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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. and Moog Inc.,

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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The first Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle from the EQ brand made its US premiere at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The EQC features two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 402 hp. The power consumption and range of electric vehicles greatly depend on the driving style.

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. The progress we have achieved in China is just the start.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

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In the EQC the powerpacks are isolated by rubber mounts at two points: where the powerpack connects to its subframe and where the subframe connects to the body. The EQC will offer intelligent services and functions focused on electromobility; those planned for market launch include: Pre-entry climate control.

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Volkswagen brand to spend more than €9B on electrification over next 5 years; expansion of platform model

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In total, the Volkswagen brand will invest more than €11 billion in e-mobility, digitalization, autonomous driving and mobility services from 2019 to 2023, of which more than €9 billion (US$10.2 The brand currently has two fully-electric cars in its program. With the fully-electric ID.1 With the ID.,

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity. Since then, the F-Series has gained market share and the average transaction price has increased 16%.

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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

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The BMW Group Plant Woodruff will produce sixth-generation batteries to supply fully electric vehicles at nearby BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg. operations, including $1 billion to prepare Plant Spartanburg for the production of fully electric vehicles and $700 million to build a new high-voltage battery assembly plant.