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Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement

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continued] The post Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement appeared first on CleanTechnica. A lot of projects go ahead on the basis of some positive business cases, underpinned by the quest to solve.

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Cummins acquiring Brammo for energy storage technology

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which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Adding Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important step for Cummins in its efforts to become a global electrified power leader. In 2015, Brammo sold its electric motorcycle division to investor Polaris. Cummins Inc.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Electric Trucks - 4.3

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

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It also covers the topics such as batteries, control systems and charging in detail and many other such topics are covered. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides). This book is all about a guide on how to convert any gas or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power.

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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BEV : Battery Electric Vehicles. The added ‘B’ is simply a reference to the battery that powers an EV. Any vehicle: van or car, that is powered solely by a battery and electric motors. HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. FlexiHire.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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