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DELIVER electric light commercial vehicle demonstrator to make its debut at FISITA

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Liberty Electric Cars, the European subsidiary of Green Automotive Company, has completed the build of the first fully functioning example of “DELIVER”—an electric light commercial delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions’ 7 th Framework Programme. The DELIVER project ends in October 2014.

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USDOT proposes speed limiters for large commercial vehicles; potential savings up to ~$1B in fuel each year depending on limit

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FMCSA is proposing a complementary Federal motor carrier safety regulation (FMCSR) requiring each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a GVWR of more than 11,793.4 For 68 mph speed limiters, the agencies expect fuel savings and GHG emissions reductions to result in benefits of $376 million annually. billion to $5.0 billion to $2.8

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The new partnership will help accelerate Archer’s timeline in becoming an industry leader with the resources and capabilities to capitalize on the new era of sustainable air mobility, a market that Morgan Stanley estimates will be $1.5 The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines. The commercial model ranges with electric drive will thus cover all requirements from people moving to goods transport. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for new electric Ford F-59 delivery van and food truck

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Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. The platform is offered in 80-mile and 110-mile range versions.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012

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As a leading auto maker in China, SAIC says it adheres to the principle of “ making independent innovations, integrating resources both at home and abroad and utilizing overseas and domestic strengths at the same time ”. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles).

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