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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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Hyundai Motor to expand XCIENT fuel cell truck entry into US market

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We are running out of time to limit global warming. This has led the company to deploy a growing fleet of XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks, the world’s first mass produced fuel cell electric heavy-duty truck, in Switzerland starting in 2020, which now has achieved a cumulated range of 3.5 million km as of 30 April 2022.

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Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

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V reaching 10% capacity increase in comparison to a standard G/NMC cell resulting in lower cost of installed battery pack (euros per kWh) for EV-applications. Leclanché is one of the global leaders in applying the WBB technology. This can be suitable for various applications, especially for fast charging EV-applications.

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Hyundai Motor accelerates hydrogen technology development through 3 strategic investments

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Hyundai Motor Company announced key investments into three hydrogen companies—Impact Coatings, H2Pro and GRZ Technologies—to strengthen its leadership position in the global hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem. GRZ Technologies is a company based in Switzerland specializing in energy storage in hydrogen form. GRZ Technologies.

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Leclanché introduces new generation of Li-ion modules for e-transport; high-volume production line

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The modules feature a very-high cycle life of up to 20,000 cycles (LTO) or up to 8,000 cycles (G/NMC), allowing for significant reductions in total cost of ownership and making them ideal for commercial applications. The new module is compatible with the full range of Leclanché cells: LTO 34Ah, G/NMC 60Ah and G/NMC 65Ah.

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Daimler developing battery-electric version of Econic HD truck; customer testing in 2021, series production in 2022

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With our global platform strategy, we are applying uniform technologies and vehicle architectures also for electric vehicles worldwide, and can accelerate development enormously through synergies. The E-Mobility Group is developing a globally uniform electric architecture – analogous to the global platform strategy for conventional vehicles.

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Polestar’s Q3 revenue and gross profit skyrocket, operating loss trims by 33%

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Polestar’s ( NASDAQ: PSNY ) position as one of two global, pure electric vehicle makers was solidified with a strong Q3 earnings report that featured skyrocketing revenue and gross profit figures and an operating loss that was reduced by one-third. and the USA. Gross profit also grew considerably compared to the same quarter in 2021.

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