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Volkswagen Group China unveils its first eVTOL passenger drone prototype: V.MO

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Volkswagen Group China unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. With a luxury X-wing configuration of 11.2m

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Toyota plans $13.6B spending spree to develop EV battery tech by 2030

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In April, Toyota debuted the bZ4X BEV concept and announced plans to roll out 15 BEVs under the bZ (Beyond Zero) family. Toyota surged into sustainable transportation with the development and release of the Prius Hybrid years ago, but the company has not significantly contributed to the development or sale of fully electric powertrains.

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ABP trialing Terberg hydrogen terminal tractor in UK

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Terberg began developing its hydrogen fuel cell tractor in 2018, and in October 2020 started testing of its first concept at United Waalhaven Terminals in Rotterdam. The hydrogen terminal tractor is based on Terberg’s fully electric YT203-EV.

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Kia reveals Futuron Concept electric SUV coupe in China

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Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an all-wheel drive SUV coupe which proposes new designs for future electric vehicles. The Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of ‘future’ and ‘on’, hinting at the switched-on, electric nature of future SUV designs from the brand.

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Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

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This afternoon, Kia introduced its fully customizable Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) to provide businesses and individuals with modular, fit-for-purpose EVs. Kia also demonstrated the potential of its new PBV business by unveiling the Concept PV5.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks presents the eActros LongHaul for long-distance transport at IAA Transportation

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This will offer customers numerous other possible use cases in fully electric transport. This includes the installation of all electrical components and putting the vehicle into operation at the end of the line. Electrified trailers can significantly increase the range of electric trucks.

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Bargain electric ute incoming: Nissan plotting baby electric pick-up truck that could see Surf-Out concept come to life

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metre ute for Latin America with an advanced 48-volt E-TECH mild-hybrid powertrain, but that car will be priced at around US$20,000, suggesting the Nissan version will be fully electric. . “One thing you can be sure about is we’re going to keep investing in the truck segment,” he said.

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