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Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

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The Volkswagen brand released design sketches of the ID. AERO concept vehicle, a fully-electric limousine planned for the Chinese automobile market. Like all Volkswagen electric models to date, the new sedan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). The future production version of the ID.

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PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

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At the end of 2023 and early 2024, PEUGEOT Cycles will expand its range of electric bikes with several new innovative models benefiting from the best connected technologies. PEUGEOT Cycles will launch this range of connected electric bikes in three models: City bike (Digital e-Bike). million units sold, an annual growth of 8.6%.

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Crowley completes first US design for fully electric tug with autonomous technology

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Crowley Engineering Services has completed the design of the first fully electric US tugboat with autonomous technology. The design also supports fully customizable features to meet the vessel design requirements with the future in mind. The fully modular batteries allow for upgrades as electric technology changes.

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IONETIC launches EV battery pack design platform

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IONETIC , a UK start-up specializing in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, launched its EV battery pack design platform, which the company says can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. This is a 36% improvement over the Nissan Leaf.

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Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

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Bye Aerospace announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800. Safety features include two wing-mounted electric motors, each with dual redundant motor windings, quad-redundant battery packs and a full airplane parachute. —George E. Bye, Bye Aerospace CEO.

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DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent to release a funding opportunity that would provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design (DE-FOA-0003120). million plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the US.

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Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan

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Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines the Japanese automaker's signature design flair with powertrain tech from Changan Automobile, Mazda's Chinese partner. An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. are unclear.

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