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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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With time still to go before expected US market launch in early 2022, and with the series development phase ongoing, BMW provided a first look ahead at the future BMW iX. The BMW iX is the first model based on a new, modular, scalable architecture on which the future of the BMW Group will be built. 200 kW DC fast charging.

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Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

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The system enables dynamic charging with a charging power of 180 kW (DC 600 V, 300 A) while driving at a vehicle speed of 155 km/h (96 mph). The paper presents the results of running tests, and discusses future prospects. —Tajima et al.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly-opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington DC region. DC-based hydrogen station. The Hyundai/DOE partnership effectively continues preparation for the rollout of fuel cell vehicles nationwide in the near future. Earlier post.)

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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Faraday Future FF 91. If you’ve been napping the past couple months and missed these concepts, you may have missed a glimpse of the future of electric vehicles. Faraday Future has gotten to the “production intent” stage with its FF 91. Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist. The short history of Faraday Future (b.2016)

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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We look forward to continuing to support Electrify America’s efforts now and in the future. The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 —Desmond Wheatley, chief executive officer of Envision Solar.

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GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US

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The addition of our second all-new Ultium battery cell plant in the US with our joint venture partner LG Energy Solution is another major step in our transition to an all-electric future. GM’s future Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In the 2021 Mirai, a second DC/DC converter augments the main DC/DC converter to respond to the auxiliary load increase.

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