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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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Rolls-Royce said that its all-electric Spirit of Innovation aircraft has set three new world speed records, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft. mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 km/h (132mph). km/h (132mph).

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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a designer and manufacturer of light-duty, short-haul, and last-mile delivery electric vehicles (EVs), has launched the Electric Vaccine Vehicle (EVV). The 100% electric vehicle can be moved into and operated indoors to allow medical providers to treat patients virtually anywhere without greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or fumes.

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ completes taxi testing

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Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its way to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane. The ACCEL project team includes key partners YASA, the electric motor and controller manufacturer, and aviation start-up Electroflight. Earlier post.)

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BMW introducing updated iX3 electric crossover

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BMW has updated its new iX3 electric crossover ( earlier post ). The new BMW iX3 is the first model to feature fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, and features a highly integrated drive system with electric motor, transmission and power electronics in a single housing.

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Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

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Orange EV announced the new e-TRIEVER brand for its Model Year 2022 all-electric terminal trucks. Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since Speed: Up to 25 mph. million hours of operation.

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Proterra unveils ZX5 next-generation battery-electric transit bus

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Proterra introduced its newest battery-electric transit vehicle: the Proterra ZX5 electric bus. The ZX5 bus, Proterra’s fifth-generation battery-electric transit vehicle, features a new streamlined vehicle design and maximizes the amount of energy that can be stored on board the vehicle to increase power and range.

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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BMW unveiled the iX3 electric SUV ( earlier post ), offering full electric mobility in a BMW X model. Electric power consumption combined in the WLTP test cycle is 19.5 – 18.5 The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system.

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