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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019.

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

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BUZZ CARGO concept—the first commercial vehicle to be based on the new I.D. BUZZ CARGO concept is positioned in the size class beneath the Crafter. The payload of the concept vehicle is 800 kg; the I.D. Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC). tonnes, the I.D.

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California’s newly ZEV rule introduces the BEVx; ARB staff expects these vehicles to play a longer-term role than plug-in hybrids

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not a series-hybrid type vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt equipped with a full-capability engine. These vehicles would be particularly well suited to use of low upstream GHG fuels that might be more expensive, since the predominant operating cost would be offset by relatively low-cost electricity. conventional vehicles.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. In its cavalcade of concepts, VW also recently showed an entry-level model that appeared to be an electric reincarnation of the Beetle, but without its iconic shape. Fleet To Electric?

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Partner Update and Announcement

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AFS Trinity's 150 MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV Starts Cross Country Earth Day Tour Toyota 1/X Concept GM bets on electric Volt Join Plug in Partners today Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME

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Mainstream media catches green car bug

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There is belief in some circles that the media must emphasise the difference between alternative-fuel vehicles for mass production and those intended as concept cars or fleet vehicles. Unfortunately most coverage is superficial and lacks follow up.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Hitting the Road Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive an Ioniq 6 AWD for a few hours at a media launch program in Scottsdale, Arizona, where we averaged an impressive 3.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. miles/kWh when in stop-and-go traffic.

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