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Volvo Cars’ unsupervised autonomous driving feature Ride Pilot to debut in California; available in coming electric SUV

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Once it has been verified as safe for use on highways, Ride Pilot is planned to be available as an add-on subscription on the company’s forthcoming fully electric SUV. This new flagship car for the company will be revealed later this year.

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Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

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In the articulated bus variant, available from June, the eCitaro fuel cell can run for around 350 kilometers without having to recharge, offering space for up to 128 passengers. The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines high range with high passenger capacity.

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Leclanché introduces modular high-energy battery system for hybrid & fully electric trucks & buses

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It also features built-in liquid-cooling and thermal hazard protection enhancing its ability to work safely in a wide range of environments. INT-39 Energy is available as a 657V pack with an energy capacity of 39.4 The company’s 60 Ah cells and M2 modules are manufactured by Leclanché in Germany and Switzerland, respectively.

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Nuvera and DD DANNAR partner to develop mobile fuel cell power for diverse industries

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MPS base unit can be customized with any of the more than 250 commercially available work attachments and tools that lift, grab, push, extract and haul. With all-wheel-drive and autonomous capabilities, the MPS can be deployed in a range of operating environments, especially in those that are unsafe for personnel. The DANNAR 4.00

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Battery startup Anzode receives $1.7M to develop new generation of non-lithium batteries

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Anzode is building a generation of inexpensive green batteries that are safer for the environment. Our rechargeable zinc-manganese batteries provide great performance and safety and are much cheaper than lithium, making them a viable solution for backup power and energy storage. Its proprietary technology is cathode-agnostic.

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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kWh/100km) available now with high-torque electric motor and 421 kilometers range as well as the fully electric EQV (combined power consumption: 26.4-26.3 kWh/100km) available now with high-torque electric motor and 421 kilometers range as well as the fully electric EQV (combined power consumption: 26.4-26.3 eSprinter for Amazon.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The LCA calculations used the interactive Life Cycle Assessment tool that is available for consumers on Green NCAP’s website. Nevertheless, the overlying message is clear—the heavier the vehicle, the more harm it does to the environment and the extra energy required to drive the car.

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