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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). The models can be delivered with different battery sizes according to the vehicles’ intended use and budget. The models can be delivered with different battery sizes according to the vehicles’ intended use and budget. The high-voltage battery of the I.D.

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UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

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In addition to producing a new, cost-effective all-electric conversion kit, the project will deliver a blueprint for converting up to three UPS vehicles a day. The core system features a 225kW Switched Reluctance motor with a 600VDC backbone that can be configured with a number of battery types and sizes. Click to enlarge.

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Efficient Drivetrains selected to participate in $4.4M DOE program for electrification of school buses

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million program implemented by the United States Department of Energy in efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. In response to the increased demand, EDI offers a vehicle developers kit and support program to enable bus manufacturers to rapidly create EV vehicle solutions. Earlier post.)

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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Q: What is your view on the readiness of the component industry for the shift towards adoption of multiple fuel technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024? The Indian auto component industry is actively embracing the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and other alternative fuel technologies.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. If it is cold outside or the battery charge is low, then the engine kicks-in, as it does under heavy acceleration (unless you’re in EV Now mode as explained below). EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR.

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