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Tesla signs 2-year, $2.9B order with South Korea’s L&F for high-nickel cathode materials

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L&F was founded in July 2000 to produce LCD back lighting units. In February 2016, L&F and L&F Materials, merged to become a world-class company in the cathode active material business. L&F also supplies LG Energy Solutions among other battery makers.

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DeepDrive to unveil new central drive unit at IAA Mobility

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The DeepDrive CSD 700 delivers up to 5,400 N·m output torque with an output power of 350 kW and is positioned as the main drive for premium vehicles in the D-segment class and all- wheel drive configurations. Gearbox ratio for the CSD 450 can be varied in a range from 6.4:1 1 to 9:1; for the CSD 700, the range is from 6:1 to 8:1.

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Hino to use Cummins engines in MD and HD trucks for North America; shifting resources to Project Z BEV development

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The company had previously announced plans to develop and produce a full range of class 4 through 8 Battery Electric Trucks by 2024. will be paired with Allison’s 2000 and 3000 Series transmissions. Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, manufactures, sells, and services a lineup of Class 4-8 commercial trucks in the United States.

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mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

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Together with the leasing company Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways, Rolls-Royce has converted a Class 168 DMU into the HybridFLEX train. The HybridFLEX train is powered by two mtu Hybrid PowerPacks and is operated by Chiltern Railways on the route between London Marylebone and Aylesbury.

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Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

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l/100 km) highway rating; a best-in-class 11,400 pounds (5,171 kg) of towing capacity and 2,020 pounds (916 kg) of payload capacity; plus best-in-class diesel 250 hp and 440 lb-ft (597 N·m) of torque. Deliveries begin this spring. The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 Final EPA F-150 3.0-liter

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Northvolt acquires US Li-metal battery company Cuberg; next-gen battery cells for electromobility

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The Cuberg team has shown exceptional ability to develop world-class technology, proven results and an outstanding customer base in a lean and efficient organization. Testing in 2020 showed specific energy of 369 Wh/kg; specific power output of 2000 W/kg; and a C/2 cycle life of 370 cycles.

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Wright Electric begins motor development program for 186-seat electric aircraft; 1.5MW motor, 3 kV inverter

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The motor and power system development program is the next step towards building its narrowbody-class aircraft. Since 2000, easyJet has reduced the carbon emissions for each kilometer flown by a passenger by over one-third (33.67%) and has a target to reach a 38% reduction by 2022.

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