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Equipmake-powered electric bus heads for Argentina

Green Car Congress

The Agrale MT17.0LE project features a bespoke Equipmake ZED with a 318kWh lithium-ion battery, Equipmake’s own HTM 3500 electric motor—producing 3,500 Nm torque at 1,000rpm and 400kW maximum power, seamlessly integrated into the prop shaft without the need for a separate transmission—and a Semikron SKAI inverter.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

Baua Electric

That’s been the thinking of leaders from developed countries, who’ve been seeking ways to China-proof the market for lithium , the light metal that’s essential for high-performance rechargeable power packs. Offtake agreements, such as the ones General Motors Co. Even in Canada, Chinese money has been crucial. and Tesla Inc.

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Equipmake & Beulas partner with Go-Ahead London for in-service trials of double-decker e-bus; up to 300 miles with 543 kWh pack

Green Car Congress

Another key component of the Jewel E ZED chassis is Equipmake’s HTM 3500 electric motor. A Semikron SKAI inverter converts DC charge from the battery to AC charge to drive the HTM 3500 electric motor. A Semikron SKAI inverter converts DC charge from the battery to AC charge to drive the HTM 3500 electric motor.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).