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Proterra introduces new extended range battery pack for electric transit buses; up to 180 miles

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has launched a new extended-range product line. With the new TerraVolt XR extended-range battery, Proterra buses can now be configured to travel up to 180 miles (290 km) between charges. The Proterra buses feature a 220 kW peak permanent magnet drive motor and a Proterra 2-speed auto-shift EV transmission.

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Proterra Catalyst electric bus sets records at Altoona in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration

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The Proterra Catalyst drivetrain features a 220 kW peak permanent magnet drive motor delivering 678 N·m (500 lb-ft) of torque, coupled to the Proterra 2-speed auto-shift EV transmission. The bus is powered either by an advanced Lithium Titanate fast-charge energy storage pack or an NMC extended range energy storage system.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of lithium-ion cells and packs for hybrid and electric vehicles. Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion investment, coupled with another $2.4 Technology.

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