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Via Motors, Geely to co-develop medium-duty extended-range electric truck for China and Americas

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a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extended range electric truck. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8. of Volvo AB—the home of Volvo Trucks.

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SABIC introduces new NORYL resin for ultra-thin-wall insulation film in higher-voltage EV batteries

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SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin, a product well-suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to help improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation. mm with non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance.

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. —Opel/Vauxhall Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftersales Europe, Alain Visser. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

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Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. The ELR’s battery is a T-shaped, 16.5

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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

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Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S—a subsidiary of Ballard Power Systems, Inc.—is Against this backdrop, Ballard’s zero-emission fuel cell modules offer a compelling value proposition for marine vessels, in both stand-alone and hybrid deployments with batteries.

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Karma adds Revero GTE to lineup; first BEV; based on E-Flex platform

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Built on the Karma E-Flex Platform ( earlier post ), the GTE will also feature technology from the company’s recently announced platform development initiative, designed to offer new electric mobility solutions to partners through highly versatile extended range battery applications to all-electric chassis systems.

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Opel provides some market and customer data about the Opel Ampera extended range EV

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The Opel Ampera has been on sale for almost two years in Europe, and has been bought by 7,700 customers, who have driven a total of 100 million kilometers (62 million miles) on pure electric power, according to Opel. The Ampera is increasingly being driven in pure battery-powered mode, as reflected in fuel consumption figures.