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BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

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We will produce more than 600,000 e-drives per year while maintaining high production capacity utilization for diesel and petrol engines. The new building will also be used for manufacturing power electronics with clean room technology. A second new building will expand the logistics areas.

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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Based on a Transit chassis, produced at the Ford Otosan joint venture plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, the medium-sized electric delivery van is fitted with a battery-electric drivetrain and a body designed and built to StreetScooter specifications. With a battery capacity of up to 76 kWh, the WORK XL has a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles).

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Ricardo to optimize in-car climate control systems to extend the range of electric vehicles

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Ricardo has received UK Government funding to optimize in-car thermal and energy management systems to improve electric vehicle range and battery performance. This technology innovation should help accelerate consumer adoption of battery electric vehicles, the company said.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. So far, the market has been dominated by vehicles with diesel or petrol engines. Both signed a Partnering Agreement on 18 May to evaluate the scope of collaboration.

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Power Global launches eZee swappable battery EVs in India 

Electric Vehicles India

Power Global launches eZee swappable battery EVs in India . A Noida based Power Global is a leading high-performance clean energy and mobility product for everyday applications has launched its first eZee swappable battery in India. The swappable battery is designed for light vehicles including two and three-wheeler vehicles.

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Swiggy partners Reliance BP Mobility for EV battery-swapping stations in India

Electric Vehicles India

Swiggy partners Reliance BP Mobility for EV battery-swapping stations in India. An Online food delivery platform Swiggy and Reliance BP Mobility Ltd (RBML) has partnered to build an ecosystem for electric vehicle battery-swapping stations across the country. Swiggy & Zomato to shift to 10% of delivery fleet to EVs in 2021.

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‘We have not exited any powertrain as a strategy’: Santosh Iyer | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Therefore, as our core strategy, we have not exited any powertrain, and continue to have petrol engines, diesels, and for markets with specific regulatory requirements, we also have PHEVs, and HEVs. The battery, which comprises 60% of an EV’s value, can be recycled to up to 97%, thereby offering a captive mine to form a new battery.

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