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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The Class 3 van supports wheelchair lifts, custom floor rails, and custom bus doors. Many of these new features will be offered in Lightning eMotors’ Class 4, 5, 6 and 7 vehicles in 2021. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

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Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 A-Class plug-in hybrid. l/100 km (156.7-167.9 kWh/100 km).

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Helbiz partners with Lightning eMotors to deploy electric vans for fleet management

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Following the completion of the current pilot program, Helbiz plans to deploy Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD vans throughout Miami and Washington DC to manage its intra-urban operations. The new vehicles are capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for gasoline-powered vans.

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The new C-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz 48V system debuts in new S-Class

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The conventional 12 volt network is likewise supplied from the new network using a 48 volt/12 volt DC/DC converter. The new, systematically electrified in-line six-cylinder engines in the new S-Class initially come in two output levels. mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions: 150 g/km). combined fuel consumption: 6.6

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Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle. Featuring a liquid-cooled Li-ion battery system from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier, the Lightning Electric accommodates a full charge in 1 hour (60-mile range) or 1.5 Miles/kWh).

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at OsnabrĂĽck; 261 mpg US

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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. The body electrical system of the XL1 is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts via a DC/DC converter and a small auxiliary battery. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx.

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