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AUGUST 31, 2021

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership. The powertrains will be manufactured in Wrightspeed’s 110,000 sq.

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MARCH 4, 2021

China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. Retail prices (post subsidies) for the new Smart and Premium P7 are RMB 229,900 (US$35,600) and RMB 239,900 (US$37,100), respectively.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. Combining solar power and lithium ion batteries, the Zephyr aircraft holds world records for endurance as well as altitude, flying at 70,000 feet or higher.

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MAY 20, 2019

It could enable the design of tanks that are smaller, cheaper, more convenient and energy dense than existing hydrogen fuel technologies, and significantly out-perform battery-powered vehicles. A paper on their work is published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science.

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JUNE 22, 2022

received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) focused on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. The delivery comes just months after BrightDrop’s commercialization of the Zevo 600 as the fastest vehicle to market in GM’s history. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

This was one of the biggest contracts for battery-powered buses in Europe and the largest one for the manufacturer in Germany so far. All 90 vehicles are now in regular service. The vehicles feature batteries with a total nominal capacity of 300 kWh. More contracts are currently being executed.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Mercedes-Benz xEV sales (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) rose 37% ub Q1 2022 to 67,800 units of which 21,900 (+210%) units were battery-electric vehicles (BEV). Mercedes-Benz also saw deliveries of S-Class vehicles rise 67% during the quarter. Mercedes-EQ, EQS 580 4MATIC.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Norwegian wholesaler Asko is among the first to operate a goods vehicle that runs on hydrogen, thanks to a collaborative effort by research scientists and industry. The vehicle can travel between 400 and 500 kilometers on a single refueling. Battery power is in fact a more economical solution for light goods transport in urban areas.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Electrified Jeep vehicles will carry the 4xe badge. Regardless of the mode selected, the Wrangler 4xe operates as hybrid once the battery nears its minimum state of charge. In this mode, the powertrain will use battery power first, then add in propulsion from the 2.0-liter liter engine and electric motor. liter engine.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2021

The net proceeds from the investment will allow SEA Electric to solidify its position in the electrification of commercial vehicles while funding its backlog and facilitating more pilot programs with operators. The company forecast is to have more than 15,000 vehicles on the road by the end of 2023. SEA Electric Holdings Pty Ltd.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The vehicles will arrive in the Romanian capital at the end of 2024. The 12-meter trolleybuses will be powered by a 160 kW traction motor. The vehicles will carry 90 passengers at a time, 25 of whom will be seated. Bucharest is one of 8 cities in Romania with Solaris’ zero-emission vehicles—trolleybuses and electric buses.

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APRIL 2, 2020

The modular high-voltage battery provides from 13.8 The vehicle has been further elaborated into the concept eCanter F-CELL, a light-duty truck that was presented recently in Kawasaki. MFTBC is taking a leading role in realizing the electrification of commercial vehicles. —MFTBC CEO Hartmut Schick.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2023

Using intelligent thermal management, the new coolant system can increase the range of vehicles and lifespan of materials while simultaneously enhancing passenger comfort. Designed for both 400- and 800-volt applications, it delivers up to 8 kW of nominal cooling output and up to 11 kW of heating for battery-powered and hybrid systems.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The new trucks enhance DHL’s alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet in the US, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, and clean diesel—in addition to low-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles.

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JUNE 16, 2022

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles because the high voltage battery main contactors may overheat, causing the vehicle to lose drive power. The defect affects 48,294 vehicles. Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving vehicles under this safety recall.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office, in collaboration with the DOE Vehicle Technologies Office, has established technical targets for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in long-haul tractor-trailer Class 8 truck applications. The US market for Class 8 trucks is large and growing.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Yet counternarratives and pervasive questioning about the value, capacity, and reliability of battery-powered transportation are rampant today. We live in a time in which it's clear that transportation electrification is absolutely necessary if we are to mitigate the effects of climate pollution.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2021

Solaris Bus & Coach has begun the delivery of vehicles under a deal signed in May 2019. New Urbino models running on hydrogen are about to join the fleet of electric buses of Solaris which have been serving as transport means for Bolzano residents for years.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The vehicles are to join the fleet in Hamburg between 2021 and 2025. In line with the signed contract, the vehicles will be handed over to Hamburg in October 2021. In addition, the vehicles will feature thermal pre-conditioning to ensure optimal vehicle temperature during battery recharge. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 16, 2019

EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, has launched the new Motorist Assistance Plan (MAP) Electric Vehicle Protection. million battery electric vehicles are estimated to be sold in North America in 2025. and 6 million vehicles by 2030. Morgan and Edison Electric Institute: 1.2

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JANUARY 13, 2022

In 2021, the Volkswagen brand delivered more electrified vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over to customers more than 369,000 electric cars (+73% versus 2020), comprising approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33%) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97%). In Europe, these vehicles now account for 19.3%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2021

Bosch Engineering has developed a new high-voltage lab rig (HVLR) for fast, efficient and safe testing of electric vehicle power electronics in the development lab. The system integrates a high-voltage power supply and electronic safety functions for the circuit of the component under test in a portable compact control cabinet.

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MARCH 30, 2021

Schaeffler has secured a volume production order to supply electric motors to a key manufacturer in the commercial vehicle sector, starting in 2023. The 800 V motor, used in pairs in battery-powered vehicles, delivers a maximum continuous output of 180 kW and generates a maximum torque of 950 N·m.

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APRIL 7, 2021

Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business secured a contract to supply power distribution units (PDUs) and Bussmann series fuses to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in a new battery electric (BEV) light-duty commercial vehicle—a rapidly growing segment for BEVs.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. The battery modules and energy storage system package is four times larger than on any electric/hybrid ship currently operating. It will carry 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The premiere was staged during a presentation at STATION-Berlin of the company’s technology strategy for the electrification of its vehicles, with a focus on the technology for hydrogen-based fuel-cell trucks for the long-haul transport segment. Fuel cell system for GenH2. ePowertrain.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

LightMAT is seeking proposals that identify key technical challenges limiting the use of lightweight materials that can further improve the energy efficiency of conventional and electric vehicles. Excluded from this call are applications that include batteries, power electronics, or other powertrain systems.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Wrightbus unveiled the new new single-deck GB Kite Hydroliner fuel-cell-powered bus and single-deck GB Kite Electroliner battery-powered bus last week at the Millbrook Proving Ground. The GB Kite Hydroliner is powered by a 70 kW or 100 kW Ballard FC Move fuel cell, paired with a 30 kWh or 45 kWh battery system.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

The vehicles will be fitted with an additional battery power supply that will allow them to drive without being connected to overhead wires. The tender also included an option to extend the contract by purchasing an additional 84 vehicles in two length variants of 12 and 18 meters.

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AUGUST 3, 2021

The alliance’s initial target is advancing Komatsu’s power-agnostic truck concept for a haulage vehicle that can run on a variety of power sources including diesel electric, electric, trolley (wired), battery power and even hydrogen fuel cells.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. The Division plans to launch service of its hydrogen vehicle in the 2030s.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. E-Save Mode: Gives priority to the conventional engine to preserve battery charge, with a Passive option to maintain the charge and an Active option to help recharge the battery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

The value of the nickel in hybrids and battery electric vehicles jumped to $856 million, 15% above the previous record set in March last year when the London nickel market was in the throes of a crisis and prices spiked. Lithium prices were also peaking in December around $70,000 a tonne, which lifted the lithium subindex to $2.7

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OCTOBER 9, 2022

The companies will demonstrate the connected and automation-ready, zero-emission, battery-powered machine at bauma 2022 from 24-30 October at Messe München. Komatsu provided the vehicle-level design and assembly, including structural configurations that take advantage of Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

Cummins designed the PowerDrive 8000 for the terminal tractor segment to better meet the necessary duty-cycle and power requirements for the distribution and port environments. The driveline can handle a variety of vehicle configurations, supporting gross vehicle weights from 80,000 lbs. to 195,000 lbs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

The rechargeable hybrid systemÚ will now be used in screen-printed intervention vehicles, in addition to a rollout of unmarked versions in 2020. This order is also in line with the fleet’s electrification approach and the push to equip it with vehicles manufactured in France and offering the best level of performance.

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