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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. Nikola Badger estimated specifications: 600 miles on blended FCEV / BEV. 300 miles on BEV alone. 20F operating environments without major performance or SOC losses. 120 kW fuel cell. Five seats.

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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

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The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. Worse yet, the Hummer EV may enable General Motors to build more gas-guzzling trucks. So it’s tread heavy and tread heavier.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group to invest €7B in climate-neutral logistics until 2030; alternative aviation fuels, e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings

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The funds will flow in particular into alternative aviation fuels, the expansion of the zero-emission e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings. For short distances and the last mile, the Group is continuing to drive forward the electrification of its vehicle fleet.

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New MAHLE Powertrain build & test facility to aid optimization of EV battery development

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Phase 2 builds on MPT’s electric development programs to aid further EV battery optimization, focusing on advanced understanding of battery architecture, control systems, charging rates, and cooling. —Derek Wise, chief engineer for build and test. C and humidity control between 24-93%.

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Harbour Air and magniX partner to build world’s first all-electric airline; seaplanes to ePlanes

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Through our commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives, the communities where we operate and the environment, we are once again pushing the boundaries of aviation by becoming the first aircraft to be powered by electric propulsion. In 2018, 75% of worldwide airline flights were 1,000 miles or less in range.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Volta Trucks to partner with EAVX for truck bodies for Volta Zero US pilot fleet

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JBPCO) the business units of which lead North America’s commercial vehicle body market, to build the truck bodies for the upcoming Pilot Fleet of all-electric Volta Zeros in the US for the Driving Experience Program. The Volta Zero is designed from the ground up with an operating pure-electric range of 150 – 200 km (95 – 125 miles).

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