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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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The all-new eSprinter represents the first fully-electric van in North America from Mercedes-Benz USA. The lithium/iron phosphate technology eliminates the use of any cobalt or nickel and is suited for light commercial vehicles due to durability. 10% to 80% in just over 40 minutes.

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Cummins to supply Kalmar with driveline for new electric terminal tractor

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Cummins will provide powertrain technology, including the batteries, for the Kalmar Electric Terminal Tractor (KT2E). Kalmar has already launched the fully electric Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor (OT2E) in the US in 2018. Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 is the first Volkswagen based on the newly developed, modular electric drive matrix – abbreviated to MEB. models will also be exclusively available with fully electric drive. The 12 V DC electrical system is simultaneously supplied with low voltage by a DC/DC converter. Light signals to whom the ID.3

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Volkswagen of America unveils the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

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4 can be charged with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fast-charging capability. At a DC fast-charging station, with 125 kW charging, the ID.4 Volkswagen’s first fully-electric SUV features ample space and a modern design. The Zwickau factory uses electricity that is sourced using renewable energy.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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It is faster with DC charging—which is standard for the EQC, with a suitable market-specific plug—for example via CCS (Combined Charging Systems) in Europe and the USA, CHAdeMO in Japan or GB/T in China. As soon as the person’s hand leaves this area, the light automatically switches off again. Intelligent services.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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