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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer.

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BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell. Hydrogen fuel cell technology can be an attractive option for sustainable drive trains—especially in larger vehicle classes. The fuel cell system delivers an electrical output of 125 kW/170 hp.

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Forest River and Lightning eMotors to offer factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans

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Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, has expanded its partnership with Forest River ( earlier post ) to offer a factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans. —Forest River Bus president David Wright.

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Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept

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And now it’s showing a full-on Class 8 semi truck concept, the heaviest vehicle on the road, powered by hydrogen. Honda released a spec sheet for its concept, though as the vehicle isn’t in production, the numbers would change if it did go into production.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, announced an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350HD models. The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California.

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Mercedes-Benz pilot test for automated driving in production

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Mercedes-Benz is pilot testing the use of automated driving in production with its new S-Class. Cameras, together with radar and ultrasonic sensors work in conjunction with software to accelerate and brake the S-Class independently and ensure that it stays reliably on track. The vehicle then drove automatically approximately 1.5

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