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Volkswagen preps for I.D. EV production with MEB Supplier Summit; I.D. in 2019, I.D. CROZZ in 2020

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen brand Board of Management has agreed on milestones with key suppliers at the “MEB Supplier Summit” in the run-up to start of production for the first vehicle based on the new modular electric drive kit (MEB). Production of the compact all-electric Volkswagen I.D. will begin in 100 weeks at the Zwickau plant in Saxony.

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UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

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In addition to producing a new, cost-effective all-electric conversion kit, the project will deliver a blueprint for converting up to three UPS vehicles a day. uniqueEV can be provided as a kit or as a complete chassis for use on existing vehicles or new builds. Click to enlarge.

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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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As such, transport operators benefit when it comes to maintenance work and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Here, MAN relies on the fully developed lithium-ion (NMC) battery cell technology from the Volkswagen Group’s modular kit. The energy for this comes from the modular batteries with 640 kWh of installed capacity.

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Alibaba-backed DeepRoute unveils self-driving solution that doesn't require HD maps

CN EV Post

D-AIR costs $1,000 in hardware and focuses on driver assistance that does not require HD maps, such as Automatic Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Centering Control (LCC), and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Both versions of the Driver 3.0

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

Baua Electric

At the same time, sky-high petrol and diesel prices and the significantly high cost of acquisition for electric cars have paved the way for hybrid cars in India, which satiate the requirement for lower tailpipe emission in the face of tightening emission norms and growing concern for environmental pollution.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Interior convenience features include a rear view camera, auto dim rearview mirror, wireless phone charger, compass, dual zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering column, height adjustable front seatbelts, ambient lighting and a tire inflation kit. Flash Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Wrangler.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RC 300. Road Test: 2019 Lexus LS 500h. Comparison Test: 2019 Lexus UX 200 & 250h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid.

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