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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

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MAHLE presented a new technology kit for electric motors that combines the advantages of its benchmark SCT (Superior Continuous Torque, earlier post ) and MCT (Magnet-free Contactless Transmitter) electric motors. It is therefore especially attractive for use in commercial vehicles.

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KIT launches AgiloDrive project on agile production system for electric motors

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In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has launched AgiloDrive, a project seeking to develop novel product kits and production technologies for electric motors for direct transfer to industry. —Professor Jürgen Fleischer, Head of the wbk Institute of Production Science of KIT. Photo: Schaeffler).

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) unveiled the e-BULLI. The new look and corresponding technical solutions were developed by the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles design center in cooperation with VWCV Vintage Vehicles and the Communications department. The company is also offering qualified dealers a ready-to-fit parts kit.

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Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

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Continuing to speed up the adoption of hydrogen in long-haul transportation, Hydra Energy —the first Hydrogen-as-a-Service provider for commercial fleets—announced a strategic partnership with Chemtrade. The flagship Hydra-Chemtrade commercial project will break ground this year, with gas expected to be flowing in 2022.

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Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

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The powertrain is in a configuration that closely resembles the company’s first product—a conversion kit for ATR 72-600 regional airliners—which is expected to be certified and in commercial passenger service starting in 2025.

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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a developer and manufacturer of advanced range-extended electric vehicle (REV) powertrains for heavy-duty applications ( earlier post ), is gearing up for a commercialization push with the appointent of four advanced engineering and commercialization executives. Wrightspeed Inc., —Ian Wright. Tim Dummer, Chief Business Officer.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is currently going through the final phase of ID. —Kai Grünitz, Head of Vehicle Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Volkswagen will unveil the ID. Buzz electric microbus on 9 March as the ID.

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