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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new products will begin by the end of 2018.

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Lightning Systems expands all-electric model lineup forĀ Ford Transit with 150-mile-range version

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, announced an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350HD models. All twelve are Class 3 delivery vans and were purchased under the terms of a California state contract.

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Volkswagen and JAC launch new JV for electric cars for mass market in China; 1st vehicle in 2018

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The new joint venture, which has initially been concluded for a term of 25 years, will develop electric vehicles and launch them on the hotly contested Chinese mass market. In addition, it is intended that the joint venture should establish new used vehicle platforms and engage in all related business activities.

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BMW expands 530e sedan inductive charging pilot program to US

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BMW is bringing BMWā€™s global Induction Charging Pilot Program to the US. The pilot program began in Germany in 2018. The next step involves a 530e Readiness Survey about the garage and local electric grid. In the CarPad an electric current is induced, which then charges the high-voltage battery. inches laterally.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—ā€œ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ā€—published by Navigant Research. Electric motorcycles breakout.

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BMW Group extends aluminum recycling to Dingolfing press shop

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BMWā€™s press shop in Dingolfing—the largest of the BMW Group worldwide—is the first in which all aluminum sheet waste is separated and recycled to make it reusable for industry. With the introduction of this system, we are strengthening our position as a global aluminum competence center in the company. automotive plant.

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