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Protean Electric enters new partnership with Dongfeng Motor to advance market adoption of in-wheel motor technology

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Protean Electric, a leader of in-wheel motor (IWM) technology for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and future transport solutions, announced a new partnership between Dongfeng Motor Corporation Technical Center and Protean’s joint venture in China, Wuxi Weifu Electric Drive Technology (WFDT).

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NIO ET5 electric sedan to launch in the United Kingdom

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The NIO ET5 mid-sized electric sedan will launch in the United Kingdom (UK). The NIO ET5 mid-sized sedan has two motors producing 360 kW of power and 700 Nm of torque. The Chinese automaker’s next NIO House store will open in the United Kingdom. The brand also expects to expand to the United States market by 2025.

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There Are 40.7 Million Vehicles in the United Kingdom, And 1.1 Million Have a Plug!

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One in every 32 cars now comes with a plug in the United Kingdom, with 1.1 million electric cars now in use, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). There are just over 35.1 million cars on the roads in the UK. There are just under 4.9 million vans, 72,722 buses and […]

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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

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New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation per year for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. The top 5 countries with the highest motor tax revenues are: Germany ? United Kingdom ?

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Fisker Ocean to debut in the United Kingdom later this month

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Starting at a price of £34,990 in the United Kingdom, the Ocean is Fisker’s first EV and was unveiled in November 2021. Motor – Single Motor FWD. Motor – Dual Motor All-Wheel-Drive with Rear Disconnect. Motor – Dual Motor All-Wheel-Drive with Rear Disconnect. Smart Traction – No.

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UK company claims most power-dense electric motor for EVs

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A company based in the United Kingdom claims to be developing the world's most power dense electric motor for automotive applications. Equipmake said its new Ampere motor will develop 20 kilowatts (27 horsepower) per kilogram. The company claims it is four times the power density of conventional motors.

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Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

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Hyundai Motor is integrating green energy into Charge myHyundai. Charge myHyundai is currently available in 15 European markets: Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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