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KIT launches AgiloDrive project on agile production system for electric motors

Green Car Congress

In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has launched AgiloDrive, a project seeking to develop novel product kits and production technologies for electric motors for direct transfer to industry. An electric motor for EVs, which is adapted to the installation space. Photo: Schaeffler).

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Sono Motors revives with solar bus kit, not Sion solar EV

Green Car Reports

Germany's Sono Motors has emerged from bankruptcy, but isn't discussing the fate of its Sion solar-assisted EV. A press release announcing a plan to bring Sono out of bankruptcy did not mention the Sion, a small hatchback designed to use every body panel as a solar panel to boost range between charges.

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ZF showcases new eMobility kit for commercial e-mobility; AxTrax 2 drives

Green Car Congress

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division presented its latest eMobility kit, which now includes all-electric central drives, axle drives and eComponents. With our modular electric drive kit, ZF can provide customers with everything they need to electrify their commercial vehicles from last-mile delivery vehicles up to 44-ton truck.

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ZF presents the Modular eDrive Kit; reducing development time for new e-drives by up to 50%

Green Car Congress

At IAA Mobility in Munich, ZF is presenting the Moldular eDrive Kit for purely electric drives. Th kit bundles the entire expertise of ZF's e-mobility team for system solutions, components, and software controls in a flexible and modular platform.

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New electric motor kit for kayaks silently adds over 80 miles of range

Electrek

Newport Vessels is showing off its latest electric motor kit, this time designed to turn kayaks into electric boats. The easy-to-use NK300 motor is designed for fishermen, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to go further on their kayaks than their arms will take them.

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Sono Reveals Final Designs For Sion & Solar Bus Kits

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, Sono Motors hosted its first “Celebrate the Sun” community event with over 2000 attendees.

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€33.7M AgiloDrive2 project for electric motor production launches

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The aim of the three-year project is to develop an agile and digitalized production system complete with modular product concept for innovative electric motors. Stator with hairpin winding from the pilot phase of the AgiloDrive research project at KIT. Photo: Markus Breig, KIT). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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