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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The use of their own infrastructure usually offers advantages in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), as no additional operator is involved. The third area deals with the optimization of the total cost of ownership (TCO). Global electric truck portfolio at Daimler Trucks.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore., EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia.

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

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Here at Charged , we’ve been covering the commercial EV market for a decade. After many discussions with players in the commercial EV field, we realized that the problem was proving the performance of EVs. Rustam Kocher has been a pioneer in the commercial EV field. Everything on a commercial vehicle has to be more rugged.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

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BED offers an additional $500 per installed charger to help cover the installation costs of each station if the owner agrees to make it publicly available from 9am – 5pm. We’ve partnered with Charli to install and operate Level 2 EV charging stations around the Portland area. Green Mountain Power. Photo Credit: Stephanie Harbin.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. ZEV access initiatives (under development), and an additional approximately $25 million spent on the operational costs of running Electrify America (e.g., Background. As required by Appendix C to the 2.0-Liter

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EnerDel, ITOCHU Announce Second Smart Grid Battery Storage Project

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A viable battery aftermarket could lower upfront costs for automotive buyers given that the cost of the battery can be spread over its useful life. The announced ITOCHU and EnerDel partnered projects signify important steps forward in the growing commercial and strategic relationship between the two companies.

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