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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

Green Car Congress

It marks a breakthrough on the way to fully self-driving cars and trucks by adding new design and engineering freedom. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider. For example, ZF steer-by-wire systems enable fully autonomous vehicle control for shuttles and robotaxis.

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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Four samples of the first proposed label design with the letter grade. The proposed rule seeks public comment on label design options and related issues. EPA and DOT are proposing two new label designs for comment. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Source: EPA.

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New low-cost electric cargo bike promises 200+ mile range and fast charging

Baua Electric

The newly released LE20 is designed specifically for cargo transport and long-range performance and claims to offer “fast-charging technology”, allowing for quicker recharge times to keep riders on the move. A 1,300W peak-rated rear hub motor ensures the bike can operate with that much weight and still offer good performance.

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XPeng AeroHT’s ‘modular flying car’ will enter mass production, pre-orders begin in Q4

Baua Electric

2023’s Tech Day brought the debut of two new “flying car” designs, including a revamped version of the flying supercar mentioned above. Extended-range electric powertrain can recharge the eVTOL air module multiple times. A 270° panoramic two-person cockpit offers a wide field of view.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Retail versions will use a system similar to that of the Volt, with a small gasoline engine used strictly to run a generator to recharge the onboard battery pack. We dont have the electric infrastructure on the highway to recharge cars." I see that happening, but probably a long time in the future." (3 You would need a fast charge."

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Chevrolet to produce Spark battery electric vehicle for US and global markets starting in 2013 with A123 Systems pack; EN-V gets a Chevrolet badge

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It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas who have predictable driving patterns or short commutes an all-electric option. —Chris Perry.

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GM taps LG for Volt Battery

Revenge of the Electric Car

MIT spinoff A123 was a personal favorite, also Germany’s Continental was in the running, but it was LG Chem subsidiary and Detroit based Compact Power, Inc. The Volt, which GM prefers to call an extended-range electric vehicle, doesn’t use its internal combustion engine for propulsion, relying entirely on an electric drive system.

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