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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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The EV conversions will initially only be offered to fleet buyers, who could get into an electric ute for a little over $70,000 – or less if they opt for an EV conversion of an existing vehicle in their fleet. It means fleet buyers can give soon-to-be-retired vehicles a new lease on life with a zero emissions electric drivetrain.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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The company is already working on solutions for connected parking management, cloud-based fleet management, and app-based mobility assistants that support the multimodal use of different types of transport. The storage compartment under the seat fits one helmet and two swappable batteries. Coup handles recharging.

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BCG report finds advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power, and solar photovoltaic tracking to make significant market impact sooner than commonly assumed

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Advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power (CSP), and solar photovoltaic power (PV) will see accelerating adoption and growth and are on track to change the global energy mix far earlier than is often assumed, according to a new report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Click to enlarge. BCG, November 2010).

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. A combination of peak oil with incentives or lower battery costs could increase EV penetration by 6%.

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BCG forecasts electrified vehicles to take half of global auto market by 2030; hybrids to dominate

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In a new report (its fourth on electric car adoption) the Boston Consulting Group forecasts that a combination of hybrid and fully electric powertrains will cut the global market share of pure internal combustion engines (ICEs) by about 50% by 2030.

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New electric truck company Chanje emerges from stealth; first model out this year

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A 70 kWh liquid-cooled battery can charge at up to 7.2 In order to convert large North American commercial fleets to zero-emission as efficiently as possible, Chanje strategically chose to partner with FDG to leverage its technology and economies of scale found in China. FDG and Chanje co-created the product.

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U.S. EV adoption is happening faster than anticipated

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According to Hollis, consumer demand isn’t sufficient enough for the mass adoption of battery electric vehicles to develop as fast as everyone would like. He added that battery electric vehicles cost too much and that the infrastructure isn’t ready for recharging the batteries away from home. “I