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Merchants Fleet intends to buy 12,600 electric light commercial vehicles from GM’s BrightDrop

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Merchants is working with BrightDrop to procure 12,600 BrightDrop EV600s, an all-new, electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges. The EV600 is powered by the Ultium battery system and combines zero-emissions driving with segment-leading safety features. Earlier post.).

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Prague buying 20 Solaris bi-articulated Trollino 24 electric trolleybuses

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Traction batteries, used as a source of energy in the event of power supply failure, will be placed on the roof of the vehicle’s second section. Both the lighting in the passenger compartment and external lighting have been designed using LED technology. Each vehicle will feature four axles, including two drive axles.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland named best car you can buy in Norway

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Upgraded Model 3 named “Best car you can buy in Norway” by Motor [link] — Tesla Europe (@teslaeurope) November 23, 2023 With the Model 3 Highland, Tesla was able to address the original Model 3’s first two weaknesses. Improvements have really taken place here, in addition to the quite visible changes to the lights both front and rear.

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ORNL licenses high-power wireless vehicle charging technology to HEVO

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The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has licensed its high-power wireless charging technology for electric vehicles to HEVO. The system provides the world’s highest power levels in the smallest package and could one day enable electric vehicles to be charged as they are driven at highway speeds.

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NEVS buys in-wheel motor developer Protean Electric

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The business has more than 160 patents globally across electric motor and power electronics design, control and manufacturability, with another 150 patents pending, and ProteanDrive motors are subjected to industry-leading test criteria to ensure they meet existing automotive standards.

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Report: LED Fog Lights Are the Most-Wanted Feature in New Vehicles

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The firm surveyed more than 11,700 consumers who said they plan to buy a new car within three years. The most desirable feature in 2023 is LED fog lights, surprisingly. Almost half – 48 percent – of respondents rated the feature as a must-have.

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South African firm buys 307 Tesla Powerwall batteries to help with load shedding

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South African retail firm TFG has bought 307 Tesla Powerwall battery storage units to support operations while state-owned power utility Eskom continues load shedding practices. . The South African power utility plans to reduce to Stage 3 load shedding by the end of the weekend. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.