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BMW halts its ICE production, in Germany at least

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German automaker BMW has finally called it a wrap on the production of internal combustion engines, in its own country at least. Now its main Bavarian plant will be converted for the production of EVs only, while the company relocates its ICE production to the UK and Austria.

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Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

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The certification of the all-electric Volta Zero comes as the second-generation Production Verification prototypes are soon to be delivered to customers across Europe as part of a pilot fleet of vehicles. It’s the process used to ensure that all vehicles meet the stringent and relevant environmental, safety and security standards.

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DEUS electric hypercar concept made debut at New York show; Williams Advanced Engineering & Italdesign

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The DEUS Vayanne production-oriented electric hypercar concept made its world debut last week at the New York International Auto Show. DEUS Automobiles was established in Vienna, Austria, in 2020. seconds), and maximum daily usability in the hypercar class.

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Volkswagen presents all-electric ID. XTREME off-road concept car

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At the international ID. —Silke Bagschik, Head of the MEB Product Line. A no longer required test vehicle from production development and a used 82 kWh battery were taken as the basis for the concept vehicle. Treffen in Ticino, Switzerland, Volkswagen presented the ID. XTREME off-road concept car. This year, ID.

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Mercedes EQG sightings hint toward potential production readiness

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The Mercedes EQG, an electric version of the infamous G-Wagon, is finally nearing production readiness, as evidenced by numerous sitings, information revealed by Mercedes executives, and more. Would its production facilities be prepared for the all-new platform? The other product that the factory specializes in is the Mercedes G-Class.

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IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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A new approach developed by researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and international colleagues proposes using solid air (nitrogen or oxygen) as a medium for recycling cooling energy across the hydrogen liquefaction supply chain. —Julian Hunt Resources Hunt, J.,

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Kreisel’s battery pack receives Frosts & Sullivan Tech Leadership award; new production facility opening in September

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Consultancy Frost & Sullivan recently selected Austria-based Kreisel Electric ( earlier post ) as the winner of the 2017 European Electric Vehicle Technology Leadership Award. Kreisel will open a new 7,000 m 2 production facility in Rainbach (Austria) in September this year. —Frost & Sullivan Industry Manager Prajyot N.