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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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Werner Enterprises testing Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck; Meritor and Transpower

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Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is testing a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year on a dedicated account in Southern California. Meritor supplies high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload.

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Ballard fuel cell modules to power 64t B-train tractor-trailers in Canadian hydrogen project AZETEC

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Ballard Power Systems will provide six FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to power two B-train tractor-trailer trucks as part of a C$15 million (US$11.2 These modules will utilize Ballard’s liquid-cooled LCS technology, planned for commercial availability in 2019. A B-train consists of two trailers linked together by a fifth wheel.).

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Tesla Cybertruck drives 254 miles in highway range test

Baua Electric

One of the things most disappointing about the Cybertruck since its production launch is the range. The electric pickup truck is only achieving the range originally promised at the launch back in 2019 with a new “range extender” battery system that sits in the bed of the truck.

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BYD Atto 3 prices up 8 percent

EV Central

Both the Atto 3 Standard Range and Atto 3 Extended range are now $3630 more expensive than they were yesterday. per cent on the Extended. for the Standard range and $51,011.35 for the Extended range, each before on-road costs. That amounts to an 8.1 per cent increase on the Standard battery and a 7.7

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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

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A new motive fuel cell system manufacturing hall is planned to be constructed and operational at the Hobro location by year-end 2019, with expected annual production capacity of more than 15 megawatts (MW) of fuel cell modules. Reduction of pollutants and carbon emissions is a high priority for the marine industry and port cities.

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Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

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Meritor will supply high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. Functional testing has begun in 2018 with anticipated production beginning in 2019. The development program between the two companies was initially announced in February 2017.

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