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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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Leveraging ABB’s Onboard DC Grid power distribution system and proven drive technology, the new ferry design will optimize energy use, whether drawing on main engine power, battery power or a combination of the two. Also, a DC- and power-electronics-based power system provides a solid platform for digital solutions onboard a vessel.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. Lightning eMotors says that its products are complementary to Ford’s announced 2022 E-Transit, which will be a battery-electric Class 2 cargo/cab/chassis van with an estimated 126 miles of range.

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Volkswagen outlines coming changes to charging for its EVs

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By 2025, the Volkswagen Group will also install around 18,000 fast charging stations in Europe together with powerful partners. A special DC BiDi wallbox will be used for the power transfer and communication. The goal here is to additionally generate and feed into the grid the amount of green electricity that the vehicles of the ID.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. The MLB is characterized by the longitudinal installation of the powertrain.

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Software update boosts range of MY2019/2020 Audi e-tron by up to 20 km; capacity, motor control, cooling

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The update is now available and can be installed at Audi service centers. At the same time as the premiere of the e-tron Sportback, Audi rolled out a technology update with improved range for its first electric model series at the end of 2019. Efficient motor control, improved thermal management.

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