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AUGUST 28, 2020

ams and Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH announced that they have made progress in bringing to market solid-state LiDAR technology for autonomous driving. ams and Ibeo began joint LiDAR development in 2018 on ibeoNext Solid State LiDAR. LiDAR systems emit laser pulses and then evaluate the light reflected from various objects.

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Lightning Energy’s lineup of chargers includes a full range of charging technology, up to the highest powers available on the market today. Since entering the e-mobility market in 2010, ABB has sold more than 400,000 electric vehicle chargers across more than 85 markets including more than 20,000 DC fast chargers and 380,000 AC chargers.

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JUNE 19, 2017

The 2018 Ford F-150 introduces an even smaller, more efficient 3.3-liter liter V6 in the 2018 F-150 is projected to offer a 5% power-to-weight ratio improvement versus the steel-bodied 2014 F-150 equipped with 3.7-liter liter will be paired to a segment-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission for 2018. 2018 F-150.

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JULY 2, 2020

A new Leaderboard Report from Guidehouse Insights evaluates the strategy and execution of 21 electric vehicle (EV) upstarts, with Rivian, NIO, and Nikola ranked as the leading market players. However, challenges remain concerning costs, limited model availability in certain vehicle classes, and gaps in charging infrastructure solutions.

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MARCH 29, 2021

This estimate is a significant increase from the market analysis firm’s 2018 forecast, due to upwards revisions in its EV sales forecasts. of NMC market share by 2027—effectively raising the average nickel content. over 2021-2030—outpacing demand for both lithium and cobalt.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

EDI) has expanded its PowerDrive product family to include a heavy-duty offering suitable for Class-8 vehicle applications. The new powertrain line—the EDI PowerDrive 8000—will be available in the first half of 2018 in both all electric and plug-in hybrid form factors (PHEV). Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

has entered into a strategic partnership with Curbtender , a market leader in Under CDL (vehicles that do not require a Commercial Drivers License) refuse trucks and a pioneer in automated side-loader collection. XL Fleet Corp. Refuse collection trucks travel 25,000 miles annually on average and contribute around 1.4%

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. There are relatively few strong market drivers for electric vehicles in construction. Electric Vehicles in Construction - 1 GWh.

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The SUV-centric trend has extended beyond new car acquisitions and is making its presence felt in the used car market with a 4-6% growth since FY21, Chopra said. As per the findings of the Gurugram-based online used car marketplace, there are changes in market dynamics with customers opting for frequent upgrades when it comes to cars.

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AUGUST 12, 2017

by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The majority of engines produced at Melrose Park are medium-duty 9/10 liter engines used in International Class 6 and 7 vehicles, for which alternative engine options are currently offered in all applications. Navistar will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill.,

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JULY 8, 2018

Daimler is the first manufacturer to test electrified trucks for all weight classes with customers until end of 2018. The Freightliner eCascadia is based on the Cascadia, the most successful heavy-duty long-distance truck (class 8, 80,000 lb. gross combined weight rating (GCWR) in the North American market.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new product will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

The Volkswagen Group is aiming for global market leadership in electric mobility. “We We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018”, said Prof.

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MAY 2, 2018

These include 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks. At WasteExpo 2017, Peterbilt displayed a Model 520 refuse truck equipped with the Transpower ElecTruck drive system, which has accumulated over 80,000 miles of Class 8 heavy duty use in a variety of commercial applications since 2013.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan introduced the system to market in November 2016 on the Note, followed by a version of the Serena minivan in March 2018, the Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020, the new version of the Note in December 2020 featuring the second-generation e-POWER system, and a version of the Qashqai in Europe in February 2021.

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JUNE 28, 2018

The XPAND Battery System flawlessly completed all required tests including the new 2018 forced thermal runaway passive propagation requirement with no active safety systems required. This Type Approval is an important milestone for both XALT Energy and the marine electrification market.

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It was then no surprise that Giga Shanghai, which produces the Model 3 Performance for both the domestic Chinese market and foreign territories , seems to have become very busy producing the vehicle. The new Model 3 Performance has the potential to become quite disruptive in its class.

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MARCH 5, 2020

These customers are some of the largest fleet owners in the USA representing more than 150,000 heavy- and medium-duty trucks (Class 6-8) on US roads. The CX test fleet complements the innovation fleet of 30 Freightliner eTrucks which, since 2018, have been in operation and recently surpassed more than 160,000 cumulative kilometers.

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APRIL 30, 2012

Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. more than 60 million units in 2018 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The purchase order is for 51 UQM PowerPhase eDT systems to be shipped during 2018 for a demonstration program for electric transit buses in India. The purchase order signifies the first step in the development program to gain market leadership and drive the overall 2030 India electrification initiative.

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MARCH 29, 2019

The hotly anticipated car excelled during its first full month on the European market and became the best-selling BEV. The Tesla Model 3 also achieved another record in February, as it became the top-selling premium midsize sedan in Europe—outperforming the popular Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series.

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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. Daimler AG will make investments in the high nine figures (euro) in the new model series by the time of the market launch. Our future X-Class will be a pickup that knows no compromise.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Traffic deaths decreased nationwide during 2019 as compared to 2018, and alcohol-impaired driving fatalities decreased to the lowest percentage since 1982, when NHTSA started reporting alcohol data. fatalities per 100 million VMT in 2018. There were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Despite continuing economic uncertainty and diminishing consumer confidence, the European car market registered growth in July 2019, as registrations were up by 1.2% Registrations of BEV, PHEV, HEV and other electric vehicles totalled 96,600 units in July—as demand increased by 29% from July 2018.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

This marks the beginning of the process of building inventory for market introduction of the Atlas in 2017. The seven-passenger Atlas offers class-competitive levels of technology and room, combined with Volkswagen driving dynamics and attention to detail. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Volkswagen will stage the world premiere of the new third-generation Touareg SUV—which the brand is calling its flagship—on 23 March 2018 in Beijing. China is the world’s strongest growing SUV market and Volkswagen’s largest individual market. Its connectivity makes it a driving internet node.

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MAY 1, 2021

Annual imports of material classed as E-scrap have also been decreasing since 2018. In April, a surge in case numbers lead to the closure of the Chilean border and a subsequent jump in the copper price. Volumes of copper scrap imports have been declining annually since 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will arrive in dealerships in December 2017 with an MSRP of $34,595. Outlander PHEV also comes standard with DC Fast Charging capability—the only Plug-in Hybrid in the market with it. Equipped with a 2.0-liter Equipped with a 2.0-liter Warranty and Pricing.

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MARCH 5, 2018

=Alliance AutoGas (AAG) has successfully engineered Propane Port Fuel Direct Injection (P-PFDI) conversion systems for the 2018 Ford F-150 in two engine choices: 3.3 Ti-VCT V8 for 2018. EcoBoost on the 2018 F-150. The 2018 F-150 is only the beginning of P-PFDI technology for Alliance. Liter V6 and 5.0 Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has selected Cummins to be the electrification solution provider for the next-generation electric terminal tractor offering for the European market. Kalmar has already launched the fully electric Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor (OT2E) in the US in 2018. Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container.

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MAY 5, 2015

According to general manager of Momentum Fuel Technologies Mike Zimmerman, future product development will include an expanded range of configurations to meet the needs of a number of market segments. The tank is 25% lighter and 27% more weight/volume efficient compared to a market leader’s similar sized tanks, the company claims.

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APRIL 24, 2021

Bye Aerospace announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800. The eFlyer 800 will have only one-fifth the operating costs of traditional twin turboprops and is geared for the air-taxi, air-cargo, regional and charter aircraft markets. The ENGINeUS 45 motor has a continuous power of 45kW.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

BBAC), launched EQC production for the local market in China. It is produced there on the same line as the C-Class Saloon and Estate as well as the GLC and GLC Coupé. Compact car class customers can look forward to two fully electric compact SUVs in the EQA and EQB in 2021. kWh/100 km) started in Vitoria, northern Spain.

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APRIL 6, 2022

The companies will also work toward standardizing equipment and processes to achieve world-class quality, higher throughput and greater affordability. This new series of affordable EVs will build on this relationship by leveraging our strength in the development and production of high quality, compact class vehicles.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Findings of a 2018 study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) suggested that the new generation of supersonic aircraft in development by three US-based companies are unlikely to comply with existing international environmental standards for subsonic aircraft ( earlier post ).

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Three out of four commercial trucks on the road today—and 98% of Class 8 trucks—are powered by diesel. While medium- and heavy-duty vehicles represented only 6% of vehicles registered in 2018, they were responsible for 26% of petroleum consumption and 23% of US transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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JUNE 14, 2021

million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of the zero-emissions Class 8 trucks and will expand the project to include five more hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks, two battery-electric yard tractors, and two battery-electric forklifts. Under the $82.5-million

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