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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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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.

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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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Kia brings e-Soul to Europe, upgrades Niro hybrid and PHEV

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With the e-Soul and upgraded Niro range revealed today, and more electrified powertrains on the way, our electric vehicle growth will only continue. Kia also introduced its new UVO CONNECT telematics technology in Geneva, available on the e-Soul and upgraded Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Upgrades to Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid.

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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. In addition to the demanding standard test program. Series production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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When paired with an activated standard embedded modem, standard SYNC 4 brings connected solutions that unlock software subscriptions to help fleets manage charging transactions, telematics services and more. Available Pro Power Onboard turns E-Transit into a mobile generator with up to 2.4