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Volkswagen ends e-Golf production in Dresden in preparation for ID.3 launch

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After Zwickau, we are the second location in Europe to manufacture vehicles based on the new modular e-drive system. At the beginning of 2021, the production area of the Transparent Factory will be converted to meet the requirements of the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The first conversions for the ID.3

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French company makes EV conversions easy for old clunkers

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French startup Transition One plans to make it easy to convert a wide variety of average old cars in the country to electric power by building a standard conversion kit. The company says the kit will fit several top-selling models in Europe, including the.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

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billion) into its Zwickau, Germany plant to convert it into a pure-play e-mobility facility. In addition, the MEB will be the key tool for meeting demanding fleet targets first in Europe and China and later in the US. The new vehicle generation will be launched at almost the same time in Europe, China and the USA.

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Symbio intros 40 kW hydrogen fuel cell range-extending module for heavy-duty electric vehicles

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Symbio currently has several hundred converted Renault Kangoo ZE Maxi light electric commercial vehicles equipped with a 22 kWh battery pack and 5 kW hydrogen fuel range extender with 2.08 kg H2 at 700 bar in service in Europe. The kit is packaged with its power electronics unit for the conversion of fuel cell power for the battery.

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EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

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The project is supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the main pillar of the Investment Plan for Europe, also known as the Juncker Plan. In the Philippines, QEV recently equipped 10 new GET electric minibuses and converted numerous Jeepneys to use its fully-electric technology.

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Hydrogen bicycles, new e-scooters, & more! The coolest stuff I saw at Micromobility Europe 2024

Baua Electric

I recently had the chance to attend Micromobility Europe 2024 , the latest industry tradeshow promoting the proliferation of right-sized personal electric vehicles. Hydroride Europe AG Ever tried a hydrogen-powered bicycle? Neither had I, at least not until I hopped on one of Hydroride Europe AG’s models at the show.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

Plug In India

One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Many of you want to convert your existing petrol/diesel cars into electric cars. Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. This drives up the cost for the kit provider.