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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. The restoration and conversion process represents re-engineering from the ground up. It starts with an exhaustive inspection.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system.

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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.

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Ford advises dealerships to not apply markups to F-150 Lightning customers

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Ford has sent out an internal memo to all dealerships in the United States and Canada, advising sales staff to not apply dealership markups to customers ordering the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning. These actions are perceived as threatening customers by withholding their opportunity to convert registrations to orders.”

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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The engine is coupled with the electric motor, which allows the car to operate in charge-sustaining mode (just like the current Optima Hybrid) once the battery runs out of charge. The Optima PHEV will offer a seamless blend of highly-efficient electric and internal combustion power, and a consistently high level of performance.

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Goa draft EV policy 2021 subsidising 11,000 EVs for 5 years 

Electric Vehicles India

The state government had also announced that it would be waiving off registration charges for the first 10,000 electric 2-wheelers. To convert 50% of all ferries to electric by 2025. To establish a wide network of charging stations and swappable battery stations, and develop a publicly owned database of the same.

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The Greenius Plan For General Motors

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Put Dr. Andrew Franks , Andy Grove and Elon Musk in charge of the new National Electric Motors Corporation. Immediately cease making all current internal combustion engine vehicles. Equip all the GM Dealerships to convert the existing fleet of gasoline powered cars and trucks to plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.