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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. StreetScooter is a well-known early bird in the electric light commercial vehicle sector. StreetScooter’s new electric light commercial vehicle will also be pilot-tested at DHL Express in the USA.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 million medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles on the EU’s roads, the average age of which is 13 years. The average age of light commercial vehicles in the EU is 11.6 years), followed closely by Italy (12.6

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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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A particularly efficient thermal management system also ensures that a car travels further on one battery charge and charges faster. In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Schaeffler manufactures components for electric axles at several locations worldwide.

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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter. —Martin Daum, ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board Chair and CEO of Daimler Truck AG. he future is electric, even for trucks.

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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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million between January and November 2022, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. of households owns a car, with the percentage varying broadly across states (e.g.,

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ZF Produces Two Million Electric Motors

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The tech firm offers a variety of electric motors to automobile manufacturers, including hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars and electric central drives for commercial vehicles. ZF has produced two million electric motors, a significant milestone. The […].

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Ballard signs $12M agreement for 15 kW fuel cell stacks for commercial bus range-extenders in China

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Synergy) to provide FCvelocity-9SSL fuel cell stacks for use in commercial buses in China. Synergy will collaborate with Dongfeng Xiangyangtouring Car Co., DFAC), which is part of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan. Earlier post , earlier post , earlier post.).