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REE begins trials of electric P7 modular platform for delivery fleets; Classes 3-5

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Fully flat from end-to-end, P7 offers greatest interior space and volumetric efficiency for vehicles in classes 3-5. Core design commonalities in the P7 architecture are designed to provide significant development synergies for additional future REEcorner models across vehicle classes. P7 modular platform for delivery fleets.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class INTELLIGENT DRIVE drives autonomously over 100km interurban and urban route with near-production technology

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The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. The successful drive was achieved with the aid of near-production-standard technology, very similar to that already found in the new E and S-Class. Click to enlarge.

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Propel Fuels to launch EV charging network in California

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Propel Fuels, California’s leading low carbon fuel retailer, plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging network to bring fast and affordable access across the state of California. The platform enables data-powered insights into low carbon customer values, behaviors, and demographics.

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Mercedes-Benz EQ models have been slow to sell, dealers report

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.” He added that the EQ models didn’t have the same “lust factor” as some of the automaker’s classic gas cars, including the S-Class sedan and the AMG-GT coupe. “The S-Class has maintained good loyalty because it’s aspirational. “Our cars need to be ‘want’ cars,” he said.

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Log9 Materials and Zeta Energy partner for advanced battery systems – ET Auto

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By incorporating these materials into their packs and modules, Log9 will create next-generation energy storage systems with enhanced range, stability, and affordability. Both companies anticipate that the partnership will yield insights into how lithium-sulfur batteries can be further optimized for a range of market applications.

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Bosch info chart provides guidance on selection of gasoline or diesel

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When deciding which powertrain to choose, however, drivers should consider more than just annual mileage: “ Both powertrains have their strengths in different vehicle classes. In addition, the info chart provides insights into the German car market, and shows the best-selling gasoline and diesel models.

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Nanobox strategy to improve performance of Li-S batteries

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transition metal sulfides have been regarded as a promising class of host materials for Li?S We believe that this design concept and synthesizing technique of heterogeneous hollow structure will provide valuable insight to develop high energy density electrode materials and be applied to energy conversion and storage systems.