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Trane bringing electric E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks to US

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Trane Technologies is bringing Thermo King’s fully electric E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks to the United States. The E-200’s plug-and-play solution requires no road compressor or drive kit to function. F, an can be used for both engine-powered or all-electric fleets.

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Audi boosts specs on 2021 e-tron family, lowers price

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The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback are the first and second fully electric vehicles in the Audi lineup, laddering up to the brand’s commitment to 30% of the US model lineup being fully or partially electrified by 2025. Meanwhile, the e-tron Sportback delivers an EPA-estimated range of 218 miles.

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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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In the MAN Lion’s City 18 E, the fully electric driveline produces between 320 kW and a maximum of 480 kW. Here, MAN relies on the fully developed lithium-ion (NMC) battery cell technology from the Volkswagen Group’s modular kit. —Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit Bus at MAN Truck & Bus.

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. The numbers of devices were determined using available market analyses and long-term projections.

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BMW Group hits 100K electrified vehicle mark for this year, lights up Group HQ like a battery

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By 2025, the company will offer 25 fully electric and plug-in hybrid models worldwide. The fifth generation of electric drive train and battery technology, available from 2021, uses scalable, modular electrification kits that will allow all model series to be fitted with every type of drive train.

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How to Plan Summer Travel with an EV

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Know your electric vehicle’s range and charging times Perhaps an obvious first step, but when you are venturing outside your home territory and the comfort of reliable charging, knowing your vehicle’s range is important. According to an experiment by Consumer Reports , warm weather seems to provide the longest range for EVs.

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Volkswagen unveils ID.6 EV in China; third ID. model on market

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Two versions of the fully electric family SUV are available: The ID.6 6, we are laying the foundations for at least 50 percent of our cars sold in China being electric by 2030. We are maintaining momentum and gradually increasing our range of MEB cars: By 2023, Volkswagen will have a total of eight ID.

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