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Motiv Power Systems deploys its first electric trolley in Estes Park, Colorado

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The Town operates a free shuttle service during the peak summer tourism season and for several special annual events. With a capacity for 24 passengers and designed to hold enough battery charge for eight hours of service, trolleys electrified by Motiv are ideal for people moving services with predictable routes.

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GreenPower just launched a new electric refrigerated delivery truck

Baua Electric

GreenPower says the REEFERX’s battery placement provides a lower center of gravity, resulting in maximum cargo capacity. The mid to last-mile electric refrigerated truck has a 118 kWh battery and a range of up to 150 miles, and can DC fast charge in around two hours. Wireless DC fast charging is also an option. billion by 2032.

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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The future of mobility is about enjoying an electric vehicle without hassle, long-term commitment and the prohibitive high cost of ownership. And we take care of all the service and maintenance. The unveiling will take place during a private event, which will be live-streamed.

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BYD’s strategy to take over Europe [Feature]

Teslarati

But for European consumers, it’s not just price, but total cost of ownership, including maintenance, service, and residual values,” commented Bo Yu, JATO Dynamics’ Greater China Country Manager. China is ahead regarding battery-minerals mining, a critical part of the EV supply chain that affects costs.

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Maxwell Technologies introduces ultracapacitor-based engine start module for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles

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The new product, designed to complement batteries, was first displayed in March at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Unlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a chemical reaction, Maxwell ultracapacitor products store energy in an electric field. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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138. BATTERY SAFETY IS THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM…MAKE IT A FRONT-AND-CENTER PRIORITY

Qnovo

In the 4th quarter of 2020, Hyundai recalled 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to battery fire risks at a cost of nearly a billion dollars. General Motors also recalled 69,000 Bolt EVs for battery fire risks. BMW, too, recalled nearly 27,000 plug-in hybrid EVs for potential fire hazards in the battery.

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What is Pyrofuse in Electric Vehicles? Everything to Know

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Pyrosfuse is a fast-acting explosive fuse used to permanently disconnect high-voltage batteries from the circuit during major accidents. This is primarily attributed to the extreme deformation that triggers an electrical fault in the thickest conductor, namely the cable connecting the battery to the starter/generator. milliseconds.