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Volvo Cars global sales drop 28.3% in May y-o-y; full electric share climbs to 7.9% up from 3.7%

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In May the share of fully electric cars grew to 7.9% (3,652 units), up from 3.7% (2,399 units out of 64,111). Sales of Recharge models (plug-in hybrid and fully electric) represented 33.6% Fully electric. Fully electric. Fully electric. Fully electric.

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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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By switching from diesel-fueled propulsion to fully electrically powered transport, an important step can be taken towards realizing the Paris Climate Agreement goals. With the help of a 2000 kWh Repack container, an inland vessel can sail for two to four hours. Barge power usage varies from 500 to 1000 kW.

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Damen delivers hybrid tugboat to Royal Netherlands Navy; up to 30% lower fuel consumption, 40% fewer emissions

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meter hybrid tug is named Noordzee and is the first standard hybrid tug supplied by Damen that the RNLN will employ. Fully-electric sailing is possible for time periods of up to one hour at a speed of 4 knots. Compared with other tugs, hybrid versions use up to 30% less fuel and produce 40% fewer exhaust emissions.

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Johnson Matthey and 3M complete NMC patent license agreement for automotive Li-ion batteries

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NMC cathode materials can be tailored through changes in composition and morphology to give optimized performance in a diverse range of automotive applications from micro-hybrid systems to fully electric vehicles. Johnson Matthey is well-positioned to supply lithium ion battery customers in this dynamic environment.

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Lotus is betting its future on the electric sports car, can it deliver?

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It betrays a fundamental ignorance of supply chains, product development cycles, and product-market fit. The brand plans to be fully electric by the end of 2027, meaning the current Emira will be Lotus’ last gas engine product, full stop. The Evija is a handmade EV hypercar that makes nearly 2000 horsepower.

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Video Friday: Dronut

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During the month-long field test, the second-generation, fully-electric Honda AWV performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction project, including towing activities and transporting construction materials, water, and other supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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E-Fan propulsion is provided by two electric motors with a combined power of 60 kW, each driving a ducted, variable pitch fan. The batteries can be recharged in one hour, or they can be rapidly replaced by means of a quick-change system (available on the fully certified version). Aviation Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids'

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