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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As part of its partnership with CNL—a group of fifteen of Austria’s largest companies in the retail, logistics and production sectors—MAN will be making test vehicles available to nine CNL member companies for practical trials from the end of 2017. MAN Truck & Bus already presented the MAN Metropolis concept vehicle in 2012.

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APRIL 25, 2018

Nissan unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission, Nissan’s first electric car made in China for Chinese consumers, at Auto China 2018 in Beijing. The Sylphy offers a drive range of 338 kilometers (210 miles), according to official Chinese standards, based on SMVIC results referencing NEDC standards and depending on driving conditions.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Audi introduced its flagship electric SUV e-tron in 2018. With their two motors, the base models of the Audi Q8 50 e-tron and the Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron generate 250 kW in boost mode and 664 N·m of torque, and they get a range of up to 491 km (305 miles) (SUV) and up to 505 km (314 miles) (Sportback), in accordance with the WLTP.

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MARCH 15, 2017

Jaguar has taken its first electric vehicle—the Jaguar I-PACE SUV concept ( earlier post )—onto the streets for the first time. The I-PACE will accelerate to 60 mph in around 4 seconds, and will feature a range of more than 500 km (311 miles) NEDC cycle from its 90 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

At the IAA 2018 exhibition in Hannover, FPT Industrial launched its new e-Powertrain organization. On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. TheF1C NG is fitted to the International Van of the Year 2018 winner.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Honda also used the venue to announce that it will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including a new battery-electric model and plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Honda FCV Concept. Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 15, 2022

Polestar’s electric roadster concept and its existing product range will also be present. Polestar Precept, the concept car that is evolving into Polestar 5, will be on the main Polestar stand, together with Polestar’s electric roadster concept and the Polestar 2 BST edition 270. Polestar 5 prototype.

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JUNE 14, 2019

VDL Bus & Coach has expanded its Citea Electric product range with the Citea XLE-145 Electric. meter electric Low Entry length variants in September 2018. For VDL this is a logical step towards offering a complete electric product range that includes Low Floor, Light Low Entry and Low Entry versions. With this 14.5-meter

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AUGUST 18, 2022

While the first application of the data factory will be used to discover new catalysts to make fuel cell vehicles more efficient, TRI and Northwestern believe this method of materials discovery will have wide-ranging applications in the future such as clean hydrogen production, CO 2 removal from air and high-efficiency solar cells.

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APRIL 8, 2020

These projects will work to develop timely, commercially viable fusion energy, with the goal to increase the number and performance levels of lower-cost fusion concepts. Winning BETHE projects are: Category A: Development of Lower-Cost Concepts. Earlier post.) Commercial fusion technology has long been viewed as an ideal energy source.

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APRIL 18, 2017

Audi is unveiling a new battery-electric e-tron concept in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron Sportback. The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. miles) (NEDC).

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APRIL 25, 2018

The BMW Concept iX3— presented for the first time at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing—offers a look ahead to the expansion of the model line-up in this area. The BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture will produce the future series-production version of the BMW Concept iX3 in Shenyang, China.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Audi will begin production of the Audi e-tron Sportback—Audi’s second production electric car—at Audi Brussels (Belgium) in 2019. The Audi e-tron electric SUV—the first electric model—will drive off the assembly line there as of 2018. The concept car is a four-door gran turismo. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 15, 2021

The FCEV concept is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s aim to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, and net-zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039, in line with the Reimagine strategy announced last month.

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APRIL 15, 2019

Volkswagen of America (VoA) plans to show the Tarok pickup concept for the first time in the US at the New York International Auto Show. This compact unibody pickup was first seen at the São Paulo International Motor Show at the end of 2018 and is expected to enter production for the South American market in the near future.

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MAY 27, 2015

Lamborghini, a Volkswagen Group company, confirmed that a luxury SUV will join its product range as its third series model, with market introduction planned for 2018. A concept of the car was first presented as the Lamborghini Urus in 2012 at the Beijing auto show. 2012 Lamborghini Urus. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

China-based technology company LeEco and Aston Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards the creation of a partnership that will develop a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept—a fully electric version of the Rapide S four-door sports sedan. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 6, 2022

million (US$35 million) with commitment from a range of mobility, financial, and impact investment companies. The new funding will help scale the business to a global commercial and production footprint, maximizing its sustainability impact. They offer significantly higher vibration damping and can reduce the risk of sharp shattering.

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JUNE 20, 2017

Citing “industry sources,” Business Korea reports that Hyundai has decided to boost production of a new fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post )—to be released early next year—by 15 times to 3,600 units. Hyundai Motor unveiled the futuristic FE Fuel Cell Concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year.

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JUNE 17, 2022

The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs. While not commercially available, valuable insights from the concept will inevitably inform future production.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, our locally CO 2 -neutral city bus eCitaro has been in series production since 2018 and electrifies public transport in many cities. Thanks to our global presence, customers all over the world are testing various vehicle concepts in diverse practical applications. Series production is scheduled to start in 2021.

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JANUARY 11, 2018

Kaz Hirai, Sony Corporation Chief Executive Officer & President, discusses the role of Sony’s automotive image sensors at CES 2018. Mass production and shipment commenced in May 2016. Sony will start shipping sample units in April 2018. Sony announced its intention to commercialize image sensors for automotive use in 2014.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. Power is provided by a liquid-cooled 95 kWh Li-ion pack. Hackenberg.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

The e-truck, with a range of around 500 km with one charge, is expected to be ready for series production by 2024. Dachser has been using battery electric vehicles such as the FUSO eCanter and the eActros since 2018 as part of its sustainable urban delivery concept “Dachser Emission-Free Delivery”.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

Between 2014 and 2018, Audi will invest a total of around €22 billion (US$30 billion) into new models, innovations and the continuous expansion of the worldwide production network. To achieve its goal of two million deliveries per year, Audi wants to expand its product range from the current 49 models to 60 different models by 2020.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nissan has unveiled four new EV concepts including the ‘Chill-Out’, the brand’s next-generation crossover EV concept. The other concepts are the ‘Max-Out’, ‘Surf-Out’ and ‘Hang-Out’. The Max-Out is a lightweight two-seater convertible concept. The Surf-Out concept is a pick-up offering electric off-road performance.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The initiative’s measures therefore include the development of standard concepts that cover common charging profiles. Different energy suppliers can use these concepts, significantly reducing their planning time. The first customer handover took place in 2018, and series production is planned for the coming year.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

During the month-long field test, the second-generation prototype of the fully-electric Honda AWV performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction project, including towing activities and transporting construction materials, water, and other supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site. 721kg (1590lbs).

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DECEMBER 28, 2015

In 2018, Audi will launch its first large‑series battery‑electric vehicle, based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept. By 2020, Audi will expand its model range to include 60 different automobiles. “ Audi plans to enter a new market segment with the Audi Q2 model next year, and will also present the the successor of the Audi Q5.

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APRIL 30, 2021

the developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) and diesel DSF cylinder deactivation technology for combustion engines, reported at the International Vienna Motor Symposium that its product Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) ( earlier post ) mitigates efficiency losses of electric motors while significantly reducing reliance on rare-earth materials.

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Creatara Mobility Pvt Ltd, a New Delhi-based startup, was founded in 2018 by two IIT Delhi graduates, Vikas Gupta and Ringlarei Pamei. The company aims to address the challenges of electric vehicle adoption in the two-wheeler space, particularly focusing on safety concerns, range anxiety, and perceived compromises in design and performance.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Audi will present an all-electric, luxury-class sport SUV in early 2018. Total output is 320 kW.

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JULY 14, 2020

Having had its initial debut in concept form at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show, BMW has revealed the production version of the BMW iX3: its first Sports Utility Electric Vehicle.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Hermes and Mercedes-Benz Vans have agreed on a wide-ranging strategic partnership to electrify the courier service’s vehicle fleet. The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018.

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Today, we've got news from the LA auto show, electric motorcycle updates, test data on the Tesla Model 3, and a preview of the 2018 Nissan Leaf. We're at the LA auto show this week, and you can follow all the production-car and concept debuts on our Los Angeles auto show news page. The first of a range of.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

As of 2018, Audi Brussels will produce exclusively the commercial version of Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ). Audi will transfer production of the Audi A1 from Brussels to Martorell in Spain; in 2014, Audi Brussels produced 115,378 Audi A1 models. The plant will also produce its own battery packs.

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MARCH 20, 2020

The solutions are configured using the DEUTZ Advanced Configurator, a modular product design toolbox. The DEUTZ Advanced Configurator is a modular product design toolbox that enables DEUTZ to design tailored drive systems using diesel, gas, hybrid, electric and hydrogen technologies. Hundreds of these systems have already been built.

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