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Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

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Combined with a fully electric drivetrain and a natural gas-powered onboard generator to recharge the battery, the Hypertruck ERX will provide more than 1,000 miles of range. The truck is the only electric Class 8 vehicle that can achieve a net-negative greenhouse gas emissions footprint using renewable natural gas (RNG).

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Volvo boosts range of medium-duty electric trucks to up to 450 km with new batteries

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The new batteries offer 42% extra energy capacity and can as a result deliver up to 450 km (280 miles) total range from one charge. The extra energy can also be used for city driving tasks in long shifts without requiring a recharge. The updated Volvo FL and FE Electric are available to order now, for delivery in the autumn of 2023.

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Mercedes-Benz Vans and Amazon announced the largest order for Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to date: more than 1,800 battery-electric eVito and eSprinter from Mercedes-Benz Vans will be delivered to Amazon starting this year to be used across Europe. Electrification of traffic on the so-called "last mile" is progressing.

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Robert Allan Ltd. designs new battery-electric pilot boat

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has developed a new all-electric pilot boat aimed at service applications in which the run to the ship is 5 nautical miles or less. It features a fully electric twin screw drivetrain and a substantial bank of high energy density batteries that are recharged from shore power.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’. Electricity providers E.ON

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. million (US$5.9-million)

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Accenture study finds 60% of consumers would consider plug-in electric vehicles for next car, but charging preferences could challenge utilities; plug-in hybrids preferred over pure EVs

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Although the average consumer drives no more than 40 miles/60 kilometers (km) per day, 52% of the respondents say that to consider any form of PEV for their next purchase it would need to offer a range of more than 400 km (249 miles). This would reduce the scope to manage electricity demand and avoid grid congestion.

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