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Moscow to purchase another 1000 electric buses in 2023

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At the beginning of 2023, Moscow will announce an auction for the purchase of another 1,000 electric buses. The upgraded e-buses have modernized batteries that help to ride 80 km without charging—60% more than before. In January we will issue an auction for the purchase of 1000 electric buses in 2023-2024. Earlier post.).

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Moscow signs contract for 1000 KAMAZ electric buses

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There are also plans to purchase another 200 electric buses from GAZ Group, said Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. The new purchases will double that number. The upgraded e-buses have modernized batteries that deliver 80-90 km without charging. The vehicles will come to the capital over the next 2 years.

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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh for light-duty BEVs and $0.14/kWh from $0.08/kWh

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night. Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety.

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Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

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Through this architecture, bZ4X achieves a low center of gravity and greater rigidity thanks to the high-capacity Lithium-ion battery pack placed flat under the floor. Handling is due in part to the battery cross-framing structure, which adds to overall vehicle rigidity.

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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

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The BMW Group broke ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. The BMW Group Plant Woodruff will produce sixth-generation batteries to supply fully electric vehicles at nearby BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg. Close connection of battery production with vehicle production is part of our strategy.

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GM invests in battery recycling company Lithion

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GM Ventures, the automaker’s investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion Recycling’s Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion’s advanced battery recycling technology.

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