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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019.

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Canada Post commits to fully electric fleet by 2040, half by 2030; RFQ for EV pilot

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The pilot / field trials are being carried out to assist Canada Post in developing and refining the requirements, specifications and evaluation criteria to be used in future, anticipated RFPs involving procurements of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The compact electric vehicle reaches maximum speeds of 40 km/h.

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EEA reports sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in Europe in 2020

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For cars, the data show a 12% decrease in average cO 2 emissions, compared with 2019. g (12%) lower than in 2019 and represented the first decrease observed since 2016. The share of electric vehicles in new registrations tripled from about 3.5% in 2019 to about 11% of new registrations in 2020. in 2019 to about 2.3%

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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The first Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle from the EQ brand made its US premiere at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The EQC features two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 402 hp. As standard the EQC is equipped with a water-cooled onboard charger (OBC) with a capacity of 7.4 Production.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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The BMW Group already signed a contract for the procurement of lithium from hard-rock deposits at Australian mines back in 2019. Working towards strict IRMA standard for lithium mining. The BMW Group has set itself the goal of having mining suppliers certified according to this standard in the future.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

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It is faster still with DC charging—which is standard for the EQC—for example via CCS (Combined Charging Systems) in Europe and the USA, CHAdeMO in Japan or GB/T in China. In addition to the demanding standard test program. Series production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen.

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