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BorgWarner launches its first integrated electric drive module for the EV market; first application in China

Green Car Congress

BorgWarner will launch an electric drive module (eDM) with integrated eGearDrive transmission in two pure electric vehicles from a major Chinese automaker. Since both functions are combined into one housing, installation is also easier. Production is expected to begin in summer 2017. Earlier post.).

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

Baua Electric

BYD to launch new Blade EV battery in 2024 FinDreams, BYD’s battery unit, launched the first-generation Blade battery in 2020, revolutionizing the industry. BYD’s Blade batteries power Tesla, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and other popular electric vehicles from major automakers.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

Electric Vehicles India

Exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power. There will be exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power. The government has set the growth of 6.5 per cent for the next fiscal year.

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Beijing, Xi'an latest cities to offer subsidies to encourage residents to buy NEVs

CN EV Post

Beijing is offering subsidies of up to RMB 10,000 for residents to purchase NEVs, while Xi'an is offering subsidies of up to RMB 6,000 for NEV purchases and RMB 10,000 for the installation of charging piles. Local consumers who install their own charging facilities by December 31 of this year will receive a subsidy of RMB 10,000.

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range. Both the range and the continuous power of the drive benefit from the high efficiency of the permanently excited synchronous motors.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

Energy is the total amount of work done, and power is how fast you can do it. In other words, power is energy per unit of time. Power is watts. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. With Octopus Go we receive low cost power between 00:30 and 04:30 every day. Octopus Go.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. Toyota Prius modders have already been adding larger batteries so the vehicle can run on battery power. GM cant do it but a 15 year old chinese car company can.now thats funny!

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