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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio, to prepare for the production of battery electric vehicles in 2026. Indiana Auto Plant (IAP). These EV batteries will power the EVs to be produced at MAP and ELP.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Thermal management technologies not only help reduce fuel consumption, but are an important factor in extending battery range for hybrid electric and all-electric vehicle models. Chrysler says it is also exploring the development of other hybrid technologies, such as hydraulic power coupled with a gasoline engine for light-duty applications.

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2,150 Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickups under letters of intent by fleets

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Workhorse intends to build the W-15 in its Union City, Indiana plant, a facility with the capacity to build 60,000 chassis a year. Electric power will be supplied using Panasonic 18650 Li-on batteries. The truck’s battery pack is expected to deliver 80-mile all-electric range and to achieve 75 MPGe while in all-electric operation.

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Why Businesses Should Adapt EVs to Their Fleet?

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EVs’ initial costs are decreasing as their popularity and numbers grow, and battery costs also keep falling. Huge Reduction in Gasoline bill. Electric vehicles have several advantages, including the fact that they do not require gasoline or engine oil. Well…what does it cost to fuel an electric vehicle? .

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2 Drive Oregon. United Parcel Service.

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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

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Ford Motor Company will now partner with Azure Dynamics Corporation to deliver a pure battery electric Ford Transit Connect van for the United States and Canadian markets in 2010. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The project includes quick-charging stations at this terminal layover in route to recharge bus batteries. Grid sourced electrical energy used to recharge the bus batteries will be augmented with solar energy collected with panels procured and installed under this project. City of Santa Clarita, California: $4,620,000.

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