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AKASOL introducing Gen 3 battery systems with increased energy density

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The new AKASystem 9 AKM 150 CYC has the highest energy density available on the market, according to AKASOL, and is thus especially suitable for fully electric long-distance applications such as coaches or trucks. This will be followed by a plant in Hazel Park, USA, in 2023, said Holger Dilchert, Head of Sales On-Highway at AKASOL.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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Once the complimentary charging has been fully used within the first 3 years, customers will automatically be eligible for Electrify America’s Pass+, with the $4 monthly membership fee covered courtesy of Volvo Car USA for one year. min, compared to the standard $0.43/min.

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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Two all-new standard innovations launch with the EQE SUV to improve range further: a heat pump and an intelligent powertrain management system.

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

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kW is the standard level), charging time is reduced to just 1 hour and 40 minutes when the battery is completely flat. If the battery level is only 20 per cent and the battery is charged to 80 per cent of the BMW electric bike, the charging time is reduced to just 45 minutes with the optional quick charger.

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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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The all-new eSprinter represents the first fully-electric van in North America from Mercedes-Benz USA. kW, while the standard maximum charging power at DC fast-charging stations is up to 50 kW. MBUX can be operated by Voice Control, the touchscreen and touch control buttons on the standard multifunctional steering wheel.

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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Compliance with environmental standards and respect for human rights have the highest priority. The BMW Group’s fifth-generation electric drive trains from 2021 on will also be produced entirely without using rare earths. More than half of the 25 models will be fully electric.

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BMW Group sources sustainable cobalt worth around €100M from Morocco for fifth-gen batteries

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By 2023, we aim to have 25 electrified models in our line-up—more than half of them fully-electric. Compliance with environmental standards and respect for human rights is the top priority. The highest sustainability standards apply to cobalt extraction at the Managem Group. —Andreas Wendt.

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