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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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NEVS buys in-wheel motor developer Protean Electric

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), a subsidiary of Evergrande Health, has acquired Protean Electric, a leading developer of in-wheel motor technology. Protean Electric is an automotive technology innovator and world-leading developer of in-wheel motors (IWMs) and future propulsion solutions.

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Frankfurt buys 13 Solaris hydrogen buses

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Electric power is transferred directly to the driveline, consisting of an axle with electric motors. The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses are to be deployed on target routes in 2022. The Urbino hydrogen buses are powered by a 70 kW fuel cell stack. Each bus will also be fitted with a Solaris High Power battery.

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Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

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The announcement underscores Merchants’ fleet electrification leadership position, as BrightDrop’s first and largest FMC customer, with the highest intent to buy electric vehicles to date. BrightDrop is a new business, from General Motors, reimagining the commercial delivery and logistics industry for an all-electric future.

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BYD electric motor coaches selected for California purchasing contract; available to governmental entities outside CA

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BYD announced that its participation in a California-wide purchasing contract will also allow US transit agencies to leverage California’s purchase power to buy US-built zero-emission BYD battery-electric motor coaches, made by union employees in Lancaster, California. BYD 45' electric motor coach.

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Prague buying 20 Solaris bi-articulated Trollino 24 electric trolleybuses

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The drive of the Trollino 24 will consist of two traction motors. The deliveries shall be carried out within 24 months of the signing of the contract. Each vehicle will feature four axles, including two drive axles.

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Vicinity Motors releases specs for new medium-duty electric truck

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Canada-based Vicinity Motor Corp. —William Trainer, Founder and CEO of Vicinity Motor. The systems feature a Buy America Compliant 220 kW motor with an Eaton multi-speed transmission. Danfoss Editron specializes in hybrid and electric drivetrain systems for the marine, off-highway and on-highway markets.

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