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Hybrid-electric powertrain for road sweepers; natural gas genset

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The concept is based on a natural gas-driven engine, which provides power to the electric motors. Bucher Municipal, the European market leader in compact sweeping vehicles, is currently working on a concept study based on its CityCat platform to investigate possible commercialization of the new technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Support Ford Model e and Ford Pro through proven, global-scale engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and vehicle test and development capabilities for world-class safety, ride and handling, quiet and comfort, and durability. Farley will serve as president of Ford Model e, in addition to his role as president and CEO of Ford Motor Company.

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Mercedes-Benz provides additional details on upcoming 12m electric Citaro bus

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The drive system of the new all-electric Citaro is based on the tried and tested ZF AVE 130 electric portal axle with electric motors at the wheel hubs, as previously deployed in other variants of the Citaro. Peak motor output is 2 x 125 kW, while torque is 2 x 485 N·m. Power electronics.

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Tesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardware

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This includes famous entries like “ The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me) ,” and one that I really like to use to explain the basics of EV efficiency, “ Roadster Efficiency and Range.” Prior to yesterday, Tesla’s website contained a backlog of blog posts reaching back to the beginning of the company.

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EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. When these goals are met, the levelized cost of an all-electric vehicle with a 280-mile range will be comparable to that of an ICE vehicle of similar size. Cost and performance targets in this technology area include: Electric motors. Traction drive system.

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Tesla Cybertruck looks at home as a work truck with Giga Texas’ workers

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Being an all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck’s cost of ownership is low, particularly when compared to alternatives powered by the internal combustion engine. The vehicle’s top-tier variant, which features three electric motors and a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 And one has to admit — it looks pretty darn good that way. .

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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There was a $1-billion initial public offering by NIO, a $585-million Series C venture capital round by Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors and a $294-million pre-IPO round by Zhejiang Dianka Automobile. We’re seeing more companies raising funds as they look to make the jump from concept cars to high-volume manufacturing. billion for 300MW.

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