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KAMAZ opens center in Moscow to make electric buses

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SVARZ will become one of the largest centers for the production and maintenance of electric vehicles in Russia, producing up to 700 electric buses annually. The KAMAZ 6282 electric bus is driven by two 125 kW ZF motors powered by 80 kWh lithium titanate (LTO) battery packs charged by ultra-fast charging stations using a pantograph.

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Drive Electro to supply components for another 200 electric buses in Moscow

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The company uses lithium titanate batteries for the electric buses, giving them a range of 350-400 km and requiring just 6-20 minutes to recharge. This year, Drive Electro will supply Moscow with battery packs for a further 200 electric buses. Drive Electro has previously announced plans to expand its manufacturing facilities.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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The inverter is now water ethylene glycol (WEG) cooled, which eliminates oil lines, decreasing installation complexity, reducing maintenance expense, and increasing uptime.

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Proterra extended range electric bus delivers 258 miles on one charge of 257 kWh pack

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Proterra’s TerraVolt FC fast charge battery options (lithium titanate, LTO chemistry) allows for maximum run time with minimum dwell time. Over the 12-year life of a bus, Proterra customers will reduce maintenance costs, saving around $135K. Earlier post.).

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Proterra boosts capacity of Catalyst XR battery pack 28% to 330 kWh with new design, same volume as predecessor

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The TerraVolt FC fast charge battery option (lithium titanate, LTO chemistry) allows for maximum run time with minimum dwell time. Some of the key calculations include: Annual maintenance and operational costs per Proterra bus. Lifetime maintenance and fuel savings. Earlier post.) Overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

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