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WEVC unveils WATT eCV1 electric light commercial vehicle platform; cell-to-chassis

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Watt Electric Vehicle Company ( WEVC ), a designer and manufacturer of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third parties, revealed a lightweight and efficient chassis-cab product set to provide the foundation for next-generation electric light commercial vehicles. and 4.25t segments.

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Canoo delivers electric Light Tactical Vehicle to Army for analysis & demonstration

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Canoo delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for Analysis & Demonstration in fulfillment of the $67,500 contract awarded in July 2022. 5,000 to 10,000 pound curb weight range. The Light Tactical Vehicle can be converted from a pickup to a flatbed truck, a cargo vehicle and more.

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, presented its first edition of a completely new range of 100% zero emission buses on the first day of Euro Mobility Expo 2022, an international trade show for public transport. The design of the new A range is characterized by its aerodynamic shape at the front.

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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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UC Berkeley team develops 3D printing with light: Computed Axial Lithography

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In brief, it uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in only a matter of minutes. CAL is scalable to larger print volumes, and is several orders of magnitude faster, under a wider range of conditions, than layer-by-layer methods. C) Sequential view of the build volume during a CAL print.

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BMW Lightly Updated the 4 Series for 2025

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The 4 Series cars build on the slightly smaller 3 Series with sleeker styling and other touches, and the range got a mild update for 2025 that brings better tech and slight cosmetic upgrades. The new cars get a revised grille and new headlight units with fresh daytime running lights. BMW employs its new iDrive 8.5,

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Researchers developing light EV with direct methanol fuel cell range extender

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Researchers from Forschungszentrum Jülich and the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences (Jülich Campus) are building and testing a light transport electric vehicle using a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) as a range extender.

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