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Eaton introduces new Flex Power Distribution Unit for commercial electric vehicles

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Eaton’s eMobility business has introduced a new Flex Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for high-voltage electrified commercial vehicles; the new unit is uniquely designed to handle multiple load requirements. The Flex PDU will be introduced on 29 October at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia

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Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia. Rivian an Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker has announced a new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the second factory in Georgia. The electric automaker will start its production at the new plant in 2024. launch in late 2020.

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Volkswagen starts US assembly of ID.4 in Chattanooga

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The EV battery will be supplied by SK Innovation located in Georgia. billion throughout the North American continent, including the battery partnership with SK Innovation. To prepare for the EV transition, the factory has organized more than 75,000 hours of workforce training on battery-powered vehicle and high-voltage systems.

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Ford will supply over 9,000 E-Transit vans to the U.S. Postal Service this year

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five-year plan for fleet electrification This is the first of hundreds of new stations across the United States that will be installed this year, powering the EVs that will eventually be responsible for carrying the mail in the United States. The first vehicles will hit the streets in Georgia, then expand to other areas of the country.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. In the U.S., Yet, says, Paul A. percent, or 20 times the frequency.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. and Georgia Tech. Internal Ford data suggest the sun could power up to 75% of all trips made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle.

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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It is an important model for Kia, particularly now that it also represents the first use of electrified power in our flagship SUV. The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a new Smartstream electrified powertrain, pairing a 1.6-liter kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor.

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