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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

Green Car Congress

Volvo Penta and leading North American telescopic boom excavator manufacturer Gradall Industries are showcasing the latest development in their partnership at CONEXPO this week—an electrified version of the OEM’s XL 4100 V highway speed wheeled excavator.

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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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of these are using cleaner propulsion. In April 2021, Ricardo announced that it had received Government funding to assess the commercial viability of a facility to assemble battery packs for UK manufacturers which currently produce fewer than 10,000 electrified vehicles per year. In Britain, vans and trucks make up 13.1%

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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General Motors has increased its electric vehicle investment by 75%, from $20 billion to $35 billion through 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. which is developing hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to launch in 2024, and Liebherr-Aerospace, which is developing hydrogen-powered auxiliary power units for aircraft.

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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

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Electric motors are much quieter because they don’t have the same processes as combustion engines. No combustion=no engine noise Conversely, gas-powered cars generate noise through vibrations and other engine mechanisms when operating. People can live better lives when the roads are quieter and cleaner.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Earlier post.) 149,871.44.

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Toyota keeps world’s top-selling automaker crown in 2023, sells 1.12 crore cars

Baua Electric

Toyota Motor Corporation claimed to have sold 1.12 With this, the auto manufacturer became the world’s top car manufacturer for a fourth consecutive year. While Toyota’s scepticism towards EVs is well known, its emphasis on hybrid and other greener and cleaner powertrain technology has been proven. lakh units.

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TVS iQube Continues Its Fruitful Journey Building Milestones

Electric Vehicles India

#TVSiQube #iQubeHits50k pic.twitter.com/DPbh5ukQsm — TVS iQube (@tvsiqube) January 19, 2023 In a moment of celebration, the TVS iQube reveals its commitment to a cleaner future and countless smiles. The TVS iQube Electric is an electric scooter from TVS Motor Company. The TVS iQube has a 4.4