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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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A compact battery pack located under the vehicle floor can be conveniently charged using a standard 230-volt supply, and is designed so that the interior space and load capacity of the vehicle is not compromised. Ford is the Nº 1 commercial brand in Europe and Ford Transit range sales rose by 11.8%

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 is designed to haul. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Moving towards more juice.

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Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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The modifications made during this project influenced the design of Tritium’s latest charging products with inclusions such as additional safety standards and filtration capabilities. The Relay, designed entirely in-house, can carry a two-ton payload and delivers 1,550 N·m of torque.

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Pozna? orders 37 more Solaris electric buses

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Further electric buses mean even more ecological public transport, cleaner air, and therefore better quality of life, and this is what we care about most. All 37 vehicles will be equipped with Solaris High Power batteries designed for fast charging. The contract is worth over PLN 90 million (US$22.4 million) net.

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California Energy Commission to showcase two converted electric heavy-duty trucks for LA ports

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Designed to provide cleaner transportation at Southern California’s ports, these electric trucks—a Navistar International Pro-Star on-road tractor and a Kalmar Ottawa off-road tractor—have been converted from diesel fuel to run on electric battery power. TransPower, in collaboration with EPC Power Corp.,

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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Designed by Propulsion Data Systems, the new totally integrated vessels are currently under construction by Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc, Wisc. Batteries will be recharged for seven minutes after each trip to 80% capacity, allowing for maximum efficiency and battery life. The catamaran-style vessels will provide more than 1.6

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EVE-Ai 360°: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Care as A Personal Trainer for Batteries

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In the pursuit of sustainable and efficient transportation, the role of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as pivotal in our quest for a cleaner, greener future. Like a fitness trainer designing a plan tailored to your lifestyle, EVE-Ai 360° deeply understands your EV battery's needs.