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The first Audi Q8 e-tron drove off the production line at the Brussels plant yesterday, 14 December, marking the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. Around 160,000 units of Audi’s first electric model have been delivered since 2018. Brussels is a model for some areas of this plant concept.

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Honda also used the venue to announce that it will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including a new battery-electric model and plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Honda FCV Concept. Electric (Battery) Engines Fuel Cells Hydrogen Plug-ins' Earlier post.)

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Furthermore, the all-electric BMW iX3 ( earlier post ) to be produced by BBA—the first BMW brand model to be driven purely by electric power—is planned for export to markets outside of China. The all-electric BMW iX3, produced by BBA from 2020, will find customers around the world.

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MARCH 29, 2021

From 2022 onwards, the company will purchase electricity in Germany which comes exclusively from renewable sources. A green power supply contract ensures the purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources at all times. The intelligent mix is supplemented by electricity from flexible hydropower plants.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Worldwide, Daimler battery-electric trucks and buses have already logged more than seven million customer kilometers (4.3 As one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, we have the ambition to be the innovation and technology leader also with alternative drive systems. million miles).

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

MAN Truck & Bus, a member of the Volkswagen Group, and the Austrian Council for Sustainable Logistics (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a development partnership on electric drive medium- and heavy-duty trucks. MAN Truck & Bus already presented the MAN Metropolis concept vehicle in 2012.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

China-based technology company LeEco and Aston Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards the creation of a partnership that will develop a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept—a fully electric version of the Rapide S four-door sports sedan. Earlier post.).

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The Group now takes one-third of its electric power from renewable sources. Strategy 2018. The Group is currently driven by Strategy 2018— a set of action areas and measurable, defined strategic objectives for the year 2018 clustered into three primary areas: economy, people and environment. By 2018, “Think Blue.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nissan has unveiled four new EV concepts including the ‘Chill-Out’, the brand’s next-generation crossover EV concept. The other concepts are the ‘Max-Out’, ‘Surf-Out’ and ‘Hang-Out’. The Max-Out is a lightweight two-seater convertible concept. The Surf-Out concept is a pick-up offering electric off-road performance.

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In August at Tech Day in Shanghai, GM announced that in 2022, 5G will be available on all new Cadillac models and most Chevrolet and Buick vehicles going forward. In 2016, GM became one of the first vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate the interoperability of V2X applications in the country. Past work on V2X in China.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Audi is focusing on the electric car, which has the best carbon footprint of all drive systems in the largest markets over its entire service life. Audi opened its electric initiative with the introduction of e-tron, which has been available at dealerships since March. Audi is also focusing on the manufacture of its products.

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In the latest issue of Audi Encounter , Fabian Rusitschka, managing partner of Ingolstadt-based startup arculus GmbH , Audi’s partner in developing this concept, noted that while the current A3/Q2 production line has around 160 process steps, modular assembly turns that into roughly 200 spatially distinct stations manned by one or two people.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Bcomp, a leading manufacturer of high-performance components made from natural fibers, has closed its oversubscribed Series B financing round of CHF 32.4 Volvo Cars first worked with Bcomp in 2018 for the Volvo Ocean Race Recycled Plastics Demonstrator Vehicle, followed by its most recent concept car, the Volvo Cars Concept Recharge in 2021.

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MARCH 28, 2017

The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018. By the end of 2020, Hermes Germany intends to deploy 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter electric vans in urban areas across Germany. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The E-Mobility Group of Daimler Trucks & Buses is launching a worldwide initiative to establish a charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks. In addition, the participants are also concerned with aspects such as optimized load management of the electricity grid and sustainable electricity supply.

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Costs of manufacturing batteries and electric powertrains can be halved by 2018, if the gaps in the innovation chain can be closed, according to researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). KIT plans to build a close-to-industry “research factory” on its premises. —project head Andreas Gutsch.

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billion in the third quarter of 2018, down 6% from the same period last year, according to the latest Clean Energy Investment Trends report from research company Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport analysis at BNEF, said that there is a growing amount of money chasing China’s electric vehicle boom.

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Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe—the largest regional airline in Scandinavia—to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service in 2026. —Rob Watson, Director – Rolls-Royce Electrical.

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JUNE 21, 2018

Porsche AG has taken a 10% stake in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili. Rimac develops and produces electric vehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars. Rimac also engineers and manufactures high-performance electric vehicle powertrain systems and battery systems.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Because of the new electric racers’ greater range, the drivers will compete with only one race car for the first time. While the rest of the car is identical for all teams, manufacturers get the opportunity to showcase their technical expertise with the drivetrain. The electric race car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1

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billion) in electric mobility, digitalization and autonomous driving from 2019 until the end of 2023. This planning round bears a clear signature: We are taking a very systematic approach to electric mobility and will be much more focused in future. e-tron GT concept. Audi plans to spend approximately €14 billion (US$15.9

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MAY 24, 2019

Teams have four years (2018-2022) to transform their vehicles from design concept into reality, building an energy efficient, connected and semi-automated vehicle for the car sharing market.

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based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. In March 2018, Freudenberg announced it had acquired a 31% ownership stake in XALT Energy through a multi-million dollar investment in its operations. Earlier post.) and General Motors Corp. (GM),

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. In addition, all European Daimler Trucks & Buses plants will be CO 2 -neutral by the year 2022.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Drivetrain components: Electric motor, cooling system and inverter. The Racing eDrive01 consists of the electric motor, cooling system and inverter. The goals when designing all these components were maximum efficiency, the highest possible energy density, and a lightweight design that is as compact as possible.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Dana Incorporated introduced the Spicer Electrified family of fully integrated motor, control, and e-drive technologies that advance electric propulsion systems for light-duty, commercial, and off-highway vehicles. Currently in production, the Spicer EV Drive for electric vans manages speed and torque from the e-motor to the wheels.

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JUNE 25, 2018

The Chinese start-up Byton, which is developing fully networked and highly automated electric vehicles ( earlier post ) has commissioned Dürr to construct a complete paint shop. In October 2019, the Chinese OEM Future Mobility Corporation (FMC) will begin production of electric vehicles under the Byton brand at its company site in Nanjing.

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JULY 7, 2017

Volkswagen Group Research and leading robotics company KUKA will intensify their strategic partnership with the joint development of area ofrobot-based innovation concepts for vehicles of the future. One of the aims of the research collaboration is to develop robot-based innovations for all-electric and autonomous automobiles.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. DOE will continue to focus on significantly increasing the amount of cost-competitive electric power from renewable resources across the nation by further accelerating the development and commercialization of these technologies.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

NFI), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer, have formed New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions, a service dedicated to providing safe, reliable, smart, and sustainable charging and mobility solutions. With the announcement, New Flyer becomes the first North American bus manufacturer to offer a comprehensive infrastructure service.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While battery-electric vehicles can be used efficiently and in an eco-friendly way in urban areas, fuel cell technology offers an attractive approach when it comes to emission-free logistics over long distances and with higher payloads. A battery-powered electric drive may also require concessions in terms of payload, Freudenberg says.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Audi introduced its flagship electric SUV e-tron in 2018. For both body shapes, three drivetrain variants with electric all-wheel drive can be selected. Revised rear-axle motor and electric torque vectoring for better dynamics. If this isn’t needed, the electric motor requires less energy to generate torque.

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This year's election was particularly difficult due to the excellent level of all the candidates," stated Marta Garcia, executive president of WWCOTY. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles. However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways.

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The new mid-size SUV is based on the CrossBlue concept. The midsize SUV, which is based on the MQB-based CrossBlue plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, was developed especially for the North American market. l/100km equivalent) in electric mode, and an all-electric range of up to 14 miles (22.5 Click to enlarge.

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Heat exchangers are critical to efficient thermal energy use in numerous industrial and everyday applications, including electricity generation, nuclear reactors, transportation, petrochemical plants, waste heat recovery, and much more. The deadline to submit a concept paper for HITEMMP is 9:30 a.m. ET on 12 September 2018.

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