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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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The truck has 211 KWh of initial battery capacity and is capable of 120 kW DC CCS1 charging. A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. Even better than many.

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GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

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Skyworks Aeronautics will use the funds to move forward with the commercialization of its gyroplane aircraft, including the eGyro electric air taxi geared towards urban air mobility and the 400 mph VertiJet VTOL aircraft that competes directly with helicopters, but at a much higher speed, longer range and lower operating cost.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph. The performance estimates account for realistic battery pack integration, inaccessible energy at low state-of-charge, emergency reserves, and capacity fade at the end of life of the battery. Source: Archer.

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AZRA invests C$40 million (CAD) in transport electrification in Canada; 2K new charge points and Twizy

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Over the next 18 months, AZRA will invest C$40 million (US$31 million) to install 2,000 new electric charging stations and deploy the Twizy, Renault’s first 100% electric vehicle in Canada. This small battery-electric city car designed by the Renault Sport team has a type-1 charging cable and side reflectors.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. The initial programs will pave the way for further accretive growth.

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Tesla adds apparent 4680 Model Y to design studio

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For that price, customers could expect 279 miles of range per charge, a top speed of 135 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 This price is, interestingly enough, $2,000 less than its previous cost of $51,990 before incentives. For now, the Model Y AWD with apparent 4 680 cells is available for $49,990 before incentives.

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