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Caterpillar is putting MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul truck to work in Vale mine

Baua Electric

Mining company Vale is turning to Caterpillar to provide this massive, 240-ton battery-electric haul truck in a bid to slash carbon emissions at its mines by 2030. We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternative fuels in the mines.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford also offers home-charging solutions that can power an entire home for several days using the onboard battery. Two battery options are available, and both are lithium-ion pouch-type packs with internal battery management and liquid cooling. The standard-range version has a 98-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery with an 11.3/10.5

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 200 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Ultium lithium-ion battery. This is the one of several battery electric vehicles General Motors is be releasing on the all-new, dedicated Ultium EV Platform. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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However, research conducted by the European Energy Agency states that “even when we account for the source of electricity generation, electric cars emit approximately 17-30% less carbon than gasoline or diesel cars.” mph” in the United States. Why does this matter?

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. The all-wheel drive (AWD) EV6 GT, weighing-in at 4,795 pounds, is planted solidly to the ground with the 1,052 pounds of batteries placed below the floorboard, delivering a low center of gravity.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 The 82 kilowatt-hour (kWh) nickel-manganese-cobalt battery can be charged 10-80% in 28 minutes using a 205 kW DC Fast charger. The low center of gravity with the batteries placed below the floor helps all versions of the Polestar 2 handle flat around corners. of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( EPA measurement) Battery and Charging The VF 8 is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds.