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BYD NEV sales up 262.9% YOY in October

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BYD battery-electric vehicles (BEV) witnessed steady growth in sales with 41,232 units sold in October, holding its leadership in a fast-growing local BEV market. addresses battery-related safety problems of the NEV and increases its range at low temperatures. Globally, the DM-i model also holds an important position. takes just 2.9

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Fuel cell stack research. Electric drive system power density of 2.5

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HaloIPT partnering with Drayson Racing Technologies to bring dynamic wireless charging to electric vehicle motorsport

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The racing cars, fitted with HaloIPT technology, will pick up power wirelessly from transmitters buried under the surface of the road or race track, transferring power directly to the vehicle’s electric battery, ensuring that the vehicle receives constant charging on the move. —Lord Paul Drayson, co-founder of Drayson Racing.

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Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

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kWh air-cooled battery pack. Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The eMO study.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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They’ve seen Super Bowl ads for the GMC Hummer EV , or heard news about the lengthy, painful Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall. BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it. mph to match their walking pace.

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

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A 135 kWh battery pack under the cabin and bed powers four 150 kW (200 hp) electric motors, one per wheel. Rivian quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. The specs of the Rivian R1T are well-known by now. The food was splendid.). Can Rivian follow that trajectory?

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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The Jiefang 12-meter hybrid bus can carry 103 passengers and travel at a maximum speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). As the vehicle slows, during braking, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the batteries. The Enova drive system will be integrated and branded under the name of Jiefang.

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