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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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officially launched the NIO ES6 on December 15, 2018 during the annual NIO Day celebration in Shanghai. The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class. Structural elements made of high-strength carbon fiber make the ES6 lighter and more solid.

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Workhorse releases specs for coming W-15 extended range electric pickup

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Production models are scheduled for delivery in 2018. 80-mile all-electric range. 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 80-mile all-electric range. 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 Composite body with carbon fiber. Preliminary specifications announced today include: 75 MPGe fuel efficiency in all-electric operation.

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Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit on schedule for March deliveries; fuel cell range extender option

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The new Lightning Systems zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the LightningElectric Ford Transit has been developed in partnership with several industry partners and will extend the range of the LE 50 to over more than miles.

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.

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Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV

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Group for carbon-fiber bodywork. Just after that, in 2018, Elio sold $2.5 In 2021, Elio pivoted to the Elio-E , an EV with a claimed 150-mile range and $14,900 starting price that also hasn’t reached production. Aptera investment perks The company also claims to have made meaningful progress.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. CII is a measure of the carbon emissions per amount of cargo carried per mile and targets reducing emissions operationally. Electric Buses - 12 GWh.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 V8 gasoline engines, offering a smooth power plant that can flirt with 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. & the baby brother midsize diesel—the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax.

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