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New electric vehicle models available now

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Light function uses glowing visual and acoustic cues to track incoming calls, brake warnings, charge status, and more. While Volkswagen previously had the e-Golf, they are looking to make a bigger splash with the new ID.4. The spacious, all-wheel drive vehicle has a towing capacity of up to 2,700 pounds. Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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Oil giant Shell partners with Penske for light-duty EV charging

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Oil and gas giant Shell has partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to launch a new joint initiative to support light-duty electric vehicle charging at Penske locations. states this year, with plans for a further expansion of available charging locations in the coming years. Find out more: [link] pic.twitter.com/Xeb4Yr6uG9.

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Swindon Powertrain launches HED High Energy Density vehicle battery pack for low-volume manufacturers

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UK-based Swindon Powertrain is offering a range of high energy density (HED) Li-ion battery packs alongside its range of compact electric powertrains to low-volume car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers and developers. Available now, initially in either 25 kWh or 60 kWh options, HED is an automotive grade lithium-ion unit.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night. Bluetooth connectivity with the Bird app helps Bird Bike owners easily turn on and off vehicle lights, view battery range and miles ridden. Limited quantities of the Stealth Black and Gravity Gray Bird Bike are available now with an MSRP of $2,299.

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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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While the current Inventory does not include 2019, preliminary energy data available now for 2019 from EIA projects that fossil fuel-CO 2 emissions decreased by approximately 3% from 2018 to 2019. The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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Velodyne Lidar introduces Alpha Prime lidar sensor

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Offering a new level of power efficiency, the Alpha Prime is available now for orders and delivery. Performance in a wide variety of lighting conditions, including retro reflectors and sunlight mitigation. Velodyne Lidar, Inc. The Alpha Prime allows vehicles to navigate in unfamiliar and dynamic settings.

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ON Semiconductor introduces first highly scalable family of next-generation automotive image sensors

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The high charge capacity of this pixel design enables every device in the Hayabusa family to deliver Super-Exposure capability, which results in 120-decibel (dB) HDR images with LFM for high image fidelity in the most challenging scenes without sacrificing low-light sensitivity. Samples are available now to early access customers.

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