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Volkswagen initially investing €460M to convert Wolfsburg plant for EV production

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The platform will enable faster charging speeds and longer ranges. Volkswagen plans to use the highly-standardized unified cell manufactured at the Group’s own cell factory in Salzgitter (start of production in 2025) in the system. The first step towards the factory’s electric future involves re-equipping the site for the ID.3.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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Since unveiling Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce electrified classics, Lunaz has been consistently asked by its global customer base to apply its re-engineering and restoration approach to these cars. These cars will be available in both standard and long wheelbase. Every car by Lunaz represents an individual customer build.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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Sandia team develops GaN diode that is significant step toward protecting grid from EMPs

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EMPs are unlikely, said Bob Kaplar, manager of a semiconductor device research group at Sandia, but if one were to occur and damage the huge transformers that form the backbone of the electric grid, it could take months to replace them and re-establish power to the affected portion of the nation. Resources. Yates et al. 2022.3154665.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. The current RAV4 EV uses Tesla Model S powertrain components; earlier Phase 0 builds used components from the Roadster. kWh of useable energy at full charge. Charging times.

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ZF and start-up Levant Power partnering on first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles

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to build the first fully active suspension system with energy recovery function. —Rolf Heinz Rüger, in charge of the Suspension Technology business unit of ZF’s Car Chassis Technology division. Click to enlarge. ZF Friedrichshafen AG has entered into a partnership with Levant Power Corp.

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2nd Time Programs for Impaired EV Batteries – E-Vehicleinfo

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Price Capacity Checking out Assess the battery’s skill in order energy at other discharge charges, similar to prime discharge for electrical cars or low discharge for calories bank techniques. Fee and Discharge Potency Checking out Assesses how successfully the battery converts electric calories throughout charging and discharging.