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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The new partnership will help accelerate Archer’s timeline in becoming an industry leader with the resources and capabilities to capitalize on the new era of sustainable air mobility, a market that Morgan Stanley estimates will be $1.5 The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph.

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for new electric Ford F-59 delivery van and food truck

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Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. The platform is offered in 80-mile and 110-mile range versions.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Deployment takes only minutes, and the chargers can fit easily inside a standard parking spot, preserving available parking. The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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When it comes to top speed, the customer can choose between two options: A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) fulfills all requirements in city traffic and urban areas, while conserving energy and increasing range. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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BMW boosts i3 and i3s batteries to 120Ah; 42.2 kWh pack almost doubles original range

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The BMW i3, powered by a 170 hp electric motor, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the BMW i3s with 181 hp completes the standard sprint in 6.8

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GM and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) to build a new magnet factory in US to support EV growth

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A GMC HUMMER EV powered by GM’s Ultium Platform may have as many as three motors with up to 11,500 lb-ft of torque (15,590 N·m)—all of which is available to the driver on demand. This allows the GMC HUMMER EV to accelerate 0-60 mph in only three seconds. A non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been completed.

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