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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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Canada Post commits to fully electric fleet by 2040, half by 2030; RFQ for EV pilot

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Canada Post is looking to purchase a limited quantity of electric vehicles for the purpose of carrying out a pilot involving field trials of vehicles in an operational setting. The facility is the largest industrial project in Canada with the Zero Carbon Building Standard designation. Closing data on the RFQ is 31 December 2022.

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Volvo joins Ford, GM, and Rivian in adopting Tesla’s NACS charging standard

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Volvo Cars announced today it will join Ford, General Motors and Rivian Automotive in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS).

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BMW Group to build future MINI E vehicles in China with Great Wall Motor

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The BMW Group and Great Wall Motor have launched a new joint venture—Spotlight Automotive Limited—and are building a joint plant in China, where the BMW Group will produce future fully-electric models of its MINI brand. At that point, the BMW Group will offer five fully-electric production vehicles.

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ARPA-E releases $10M for 6 projects developing electrical systems for fully-electric aviation applications

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CABLES teams will develop medium-voltage (> 10 kV) power distribution cables, connectors, and circuit breakers for fully-electrical aviation applications. Superconducting Momentary Circuit Interrupter: Fault Protection with Ultralow Loss and Ultrafast Response for Future Electric Aviation - $779,374.

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Kia unveils Concept EV5 in China

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The Concept EV5 provides a preview of a production all-electric SUV model that will be launched first in China later this year; details regarding any future plans for the other global markets will be made in due course. The Concept EV5 features a completely flat floor and generous space within the cabin.

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Hyundai Motor Group, Canoo to co-develop all-electric platform for future EVs and PBVs

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Hyundai Motor Group expects an adaptable all-electric platform using Canoo’s scalable skateboard architecture to allow for a simplified and standardized development process for Hyundai and Kia electrified vehicles, which is expected to help reduce cost that can be passed along to consumers. Earlier post.)

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