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Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles, following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022. The Sportback rear of the 4.98

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Electric Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept pickup truck revealed at CES

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Ram Trucks, the US truck arm of global automaker Stellantis , took the wraps off what it called the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept truck on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It’s reportedly close in exterior design to the production model we’ll see within months. Paradigm breaker’ plug-in hybrid to come.

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News: Dodge Reveals Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept

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Dodge introduced the Charger Daytona SRT as a “concept,” but by the looks of it, it is ready to go now. Dodge did not provide details on the powertrain but did say it was based on the 800-volt system, which they have named Banshee. 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept. Will it look like the concept car?

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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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At the same time, the 48 volt board net makes it possible to provide four times as much electrical power at short notice, at the same current. We see 48-volt electrification as a key technology which in terms of improved comfort and fuel economy offers promising potential in all vehicle classes and in all markets.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. 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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Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivering 10 eActros electric heavy-duty trucks to customers for two years of fleet testing

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover in 2016, Mercedes-Benz displayed its concept for a heavy-duty electric distribution truck for urban areas: the Urban eTruck ( earlier post ). These three-phase asynchronous motors are liquid-cooled and operate with a nominal voltage of 400 volts. million).

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM employees will reserve a Volt using a car-sharing app, then select a destination. In China earlier this year a fleet of EN-V 2.0 eBike Concept.

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