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Extended-Range Tesla Cybertruck To Hit 500 Miles In The Future

InsideEVs

That will allow Tesla to keep the promise it made in 2019, albeit with two battery packs instead of one.

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Via Motors, Geely to co-develop medium-duty extended-range electric truck for China and Americas

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a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extended range electric truck. The truck will incorporate VIA’s proprietary vehicle software and systems control technology, for launch in China and the Americas in 2019. ZGH also recently announced acquisition of 8.2% Earlier post.).

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Eaton introducing new power-dense inverter technology to help reduce weight, extend range of EVs

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The inverters, which draw electricity from the battery and control how it is applied to the motor to manage power and torque, will be tested by a global automaker in first quarter 2019. The inverter’s high-power density and compact, lightweight design help maximize range while taking up minimal space in the vehicle.

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2019 Chevrolet Volt offers 7.2kW charger, improves convenience

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kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. With about twice the range added during 240V Level 2 charging sessions, the 2019 Volt’s 7.2 The 2019 Volt also introduces its first power driver’s seat.

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California’s GET bus adds 5 more fuel-cell buses from New Flyer

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New Flyer was selected by CDGS as an approved supplier of electric vehicles in 2019. The Xcelsior CHARGE H2 is a battery-electric vehicle using compressed hydrogen as an energy source and range extender, requiring only 6-20 minutes to refuel. Both orders were supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and state funds.

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Mercedes-Benz taps Sila to produce next-gen anodes for upcoming EQG electric G-Wagon

Electrek

Building off its 2019 investment in battery materials company Sila, Mercedes-Benz announced a supply agreement to incorporate the former’s silicon anode chemistry into batteries to offer extended range to the upcoming G-Class which includes an electric G-Wagon.

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Ballard receives $7.7M MEA order from Synergy JV in China

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The purchase of MEAs announced today was made pursuant to the MEA Long-Term Supply Agreement and Stack Assembly License Agreement signed between Ballard and Synergy-Ballard JVCo in 2019.

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