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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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Underscoring the planned collaboration, Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 E-Transit electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 to enhance its leading position in using electric vans for last mile delivery worldwide.

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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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Ford will also investigate how innovative geofencing and blockchain technology could help to accurately track and increase the number of “green miles” driven by vehicles. Whenever a trial vehicle enters a controlled zone, its electric-drive mode is triggered and the zero-emission driving green miles are documented. world use cases.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. Together these hold almost six kilograms of hydrogen, enough to give the BMW iX5 Hydrogen a range of 504 km (313 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. 3 1ST with enough energy within 30 minutes to cover a range of around 290 kilometers (180 miles) (WLTP)—a significantly longer range than had previously been possible in the compact vehicle segment.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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Miles of fabrics are immersed in gigantic “washing machines” full of dye and water. For finishing treatments (anti-perspirant, crease-protection, waterproofing, etc.) Alchemie Technology A “digital dyeing” machine Endeavor is similar to a digital printing machine used for producing publications such as CONNECTED.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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dependent on route profile, driving style and payload, is between 120 and 160 km (75 to 99 miles); at very low outdoor temperatures the range may be less. The power electronics module is connected to the e-motor via the sort of yellow-and-orange 3-phase cable typical for electric vehicles. The e-up accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in 4.9