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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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BMW is providing the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis with ten battery-electric, BMW i3 models for 18 months. Transitioning fleets to electric vehicles helps advance clean energy technologies and reduce emissions from transportation. The other two will be used by project researchers.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. —Pierre Duret of DI2S Consulting & Training and former director Powertrain and Sustainable Mobility, IFP School (France). ID-Technologies is a Swiss engineering company specialized in energy technologies.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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However, earlier this year a BMW Group-led consortium was awarded part of a £25m fund by the Technology Strategy Board, the Government-backed organisation that promotes technology innovation across the UK. Maintenance, servicing and technical assistance will be provided by dedicated BMW Group UK ‘flying doctors’.

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BMW Delivers 40 Electric MINI E Cars for UK Trial

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BMW handed over forty electric MINI E cars to their test drivers on Sunday—all members of the public—in the start of two consecutive six-month field trial periods which will evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car. Components of the MINI E powertrain. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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LG Chem’s batteries are known for their high energy density, reliability, and safety features. Panasonic batteries are renowned for their energy storage capacity and long cycle life. They supply batteries to various automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla.