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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. The high-voltage battery assembly basically requires no water.

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Michigan EV maker GGT Electric wins South Carolina state contract for LSVs

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The initial target of the contract calls for GGT to deliver 10 of their E-Dyne all-electric passenger vans to the state of South Carolina for the first year, with the option for a second year renewal for another 10 vans. The E-Dyne van is powered by a 72V or 96V Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)battery pack. SPeed is 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Bosch begins electric motor production in Charleston; more than $260M in new investment

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With a voltage range up to 850V, Bosch has developed electric motors suited for a variety of applications from passenger cars to light commercial vehicle use. Bosch has continued to invest in its presence in South Carolina. They feature up to 98% efficiency, which helps to maximize range of the vehicle.

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ABB E-mobility first to earn CTEP and NTEP certifications for DC fast chargers

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These certifications cover the company’s best-selling Terra 124 and Terra 184 chargers designed to support public charging operations for both light-duty vehicles and fleets in the United States. Production began early this year and Terra 184 DC fast chargers produced in South Carolina have already been installed along American highways.

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Phoenix Motor is now the official owner of bankrupt Proterra Transit

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Phoenix has operated two primary brands: Phoenix Motorcars, which is focused on commercial medium-duty EVs such as shuttle buses, school buses, municipal transit vehicles, and delivery trucks, as well as EV chargers and electric forklifts; and light-duty EV line EdisonFuture.

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CALSTART brief highlights growth of and future opportunity for California’s clean transportation technology industry

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The paper, “ California’s Clean Transportation Technology Industry: Time to Shift into High Gear ,” profiles the development of a burgeoning manufacturing sector that is producing zero- and near-zero emission light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as clean fuels, engines, vehicle components, and new mobility services.

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ARRA Funding for Plug Power and Customers Will Result in Deployment of More Than 304 Fuel Cell Drive Units for Lift Trucks

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Replacing lead acid batteries in electric lift trucks, these product installations will allow for fleet conversions within warehouses and distribution centers in Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas.

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