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VIA Motors sells 2,000 Class 3 electric chassis cabs to Pegasus Specialty Vehicles

Green Car Congress

VIA Motors, a provider of electric drive technology and sustainable mobility solutions for a wide variety of Class 2 – 5 electric commercial vehicles applications, has received a purchase order for 2,000 Class 3 VIA electric cutaway chassis cabs from Pegasus Specialty Vehicles.

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Distance driven in the United States: Did we reach the peak in 2004?

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This article is the latest publication in a series examining recent changes in various aspects of motorization in the United States. by Michael Sivak. population). The period covered is 1984 through 2017.

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Toyota Recalling Over 750,000 Highlander SUVs in the United States

The Truth About Cars

On Thursday, Toyota Motor Corp. The vast majority of the impacted models are parked inside the United States with additional recalls planned for Canada and Mexico. confirmed plans to recall the Highlander SUVs over an issue that could cause the front bumper to loosen.

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Cleveland-Cliffs introduces MOTOR-MAX non-oriented electrical steels

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Cleveland-Cliffs is introducing the MOTOR-MAX product line of non-oriented electrical steels for high frequency motors and generators in the North American market. Cleveland-Cliffs’ line of MOTOR-MAX HF NOES grades have low core loss and are energy-efficient at high operating frequencies.

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Toyota invests more in the United States for battery & BEV production

Teslarati

Toyota is taking the leap and investing more in the United States. Toyota’s electric SUV will be assembled in the United States, qualifying for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) electric vehicle (EV) tax incentives. The new SUV will be Toyota’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembled in the United States.

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Breaking: Tesla reduces Model 3 and Model Y prices in the United States

Teslarati

Tesla’s aggressive sales strategy has been implemented in the United States. With the IRA’s $7,500 federal tax credit in place, consumers purchasing the Model Y Dual Motor could essentially acquire the all-electric crossover for $45,490. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?

Green Car Reports

A recently-surfaced Ferrari patent application hints at in-wheel motors for future performance road cars. In a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov.

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