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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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As of 2022, production will be carbon-neutral at all company-owned van factories worldwide from 2022 and only use electricity from renewable energy sources. The solar panel on the roof brings a number of benefits: drivers and vehicle owners benefit from greater range and lower operating costs. associated with the charging process.

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Infiniti EMERGE-E extended range electric sports car concept designed as part of UK TSB low-carbon vehicle initiative; REEVolution consortium

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The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. All this is wrapped within highly aerodynamic, light bodywork.

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BYD to announce US launch plans for EVs and PHEVs at NAIAS

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BYD says it will showcase its “Green City Solutions” at the show: electric drive vehicles, solar panels, home energy storage units and energy-saving LED Lighting. The first mass-produced F3DM sedan low-carbon version and the core drive technology of a battery-electric bus, shown at EVS25 recently, will also be showcased.

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Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

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To achieve the relatively long range from the relatively small battery pack, the partners used weight reduction, low aerodynamic resistance, an efficient drivetrain, low rolling resistance tires and energy-saving air-conditioning. One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. The range-extending engine is a 1.5-liter Typical mode selection during extended range operation.

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