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Stellantis and Toyota Europe expand partnership with new large-size commercial van including electric version

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(TME) announced the expansion of their existing partnership with an agreement for a new large-size commercial van, including a battery electric version. Stellantis will supply TME with the new large-size commercial van for sale in Europe under the Toyota brand. —Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.

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CNHTC acquiring 34% of UQM stock; forming new JV for electric propulsion systems in China

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UQM Technologies has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., UQM and CNHTC plan to create a joint venture to manufacture and sell electric propulsion systems for commercial vehicles and other vehicles in China. In all respects, CNHTC definitely meets all of these criteria.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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The model will be electric and utilize the Alpine Performance Platform. Rumor has it that the vehicle will play host to a battery pack sized just shy of 80 kWh and that the engineering team is hoping to create a rival of the all-electric 718 Porsche has been developing. Known models, slated for the U.S.,

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California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule on fast refueling/battery exchange for public comment

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plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies). Under provisions adopted in 2001, ZEVs with the ability to refuel to 95% of full capacity within 15 minutes are allowed to earn more credit under the Type IV and Type V ZEV definitions. Batteries Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Policy' Modifications.

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Ballard signs $25M deal with Broad-Ocean for manufacture & sales of 30 and 85 kW fuel cell systems in China

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Ballard Power Systems has signed a definitive agreement relating to technology transfer, licensing and supply arrangements with strategic partner Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Broad-Ocean) for the assembly and sale of FCveloCity 30 kW and 85 kW fuel cell systems in China.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

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A former SONDORS employee has revealed new details regarding the Metacycle electric motorcycle sold by the now-defunct SONDORS e-bike company, describing the project as “a freight train wreck turned into a dumpster fire.” Bill has a long history as an engineer working with electric motorcycle designs and a rider himself.

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smart USA and Nissan to Collaborate on New Gasoline-Powered B-Segment Vehicle for the US Market

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for collaboration on a new vehicle for sale in the United States. Pursuant to the terms of the MOU, smart USA would obtain the rights to procure and distribute a five-door, gasoline-powered, B-segment vehicle from Nissan for sale through the smart USA retail dealership network in the United States. Click to enlarge.