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Hiringa Energy and HYZON Motors to deploy fuel-cell-powered heavy trucks in New Zealand in 2021

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New Zealand’s Hiringa Energy and US-based HYZON Motors Inc. The heavy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will be tailored to meet the demanding and unique requirements of the New Zealand heavy freight and road transport sector; it is expected that the vehicles will enter service in New Zealand from the start of 2021.

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

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In 2017, General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to Frances PSA Group — which later merged with Fiat Chrysler to form Stellantis — basically ending its involvement with the European market. The plan is to offer a full range of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030. Images: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Ford begins deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in Europe

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Ford has begun deliveries of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in Europe, with the first of the units going to a couple located in Norway. As reposted with photos by Ford CEO Jim Farley on X on Saturday, the first F-150 Lightning in Europe has been delivered to Dag and Angela, who are originally from Texas and now live in Norway.

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GM launching its first EVs in Europe this fall to spearhead its return to the region

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General Motors has been building up its resources and capabilities for an all-electric future. With a vast lineup of fully electric vehicles, GM plans to spearhead its return to Europe as an EV-only brand.

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How to Build EV Motors Without Rare Earth Elements

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Such a massive shift will inevitably mean far greater use of electric traction motors, nearly all of which rely on magnets that contain rare earth elements, which cause substantial environmental degradation when their ores are extracted and then processed into industrially useful forms. research on advanced motors for EVs.

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Hyundai and GM ready to tag team EV effort

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Hyundai and General Motors are ready to tag team an effort to develop electric vehicles, supply chain, and clean-energy technologies as the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities in the sector. The companies are hoping to make a dent in Tesla’s domination of the EV market.

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Rivian R1T spotted in Europe, hinting at third-party production help

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The Canadian car parts supplier is well known in the automotive sector for being a pivotal supplier to Ford and General Motors and as a vehicle manufacturer for Mercedes, Fisker, and other European brands. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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