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Stellantis, Nidec JV Emotors to begin production this year at Trémery

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Emotors , a 50/50 joint venture between Stellantis and Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding (a Nidec Group company), will start production this year of its range of electric motors at the Stellantis Trémery plant, formerly the world’s largest diesel plant, and now Stellantis’ first facility to produce electric motors.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Electrifying Con Edison’s Fleet of Vehicles.

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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Mopar is teaming with the expert installation service company Qmerit to offer convenient installation of Level 2 chargers within the United States.

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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Forget Range Anxiety, Chevy Volt Owners Have Gas Anxiety

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When General Motors launched the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid back in 2010, it chose to emphasize how it differed from electric cars by highlighting how its gasoline engine meant folks didn’t suffer from range anxiety.

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Since 2018, Bosch has won electromobility orders amounting to ~€13 billion

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billion), including production projects for electrical powertrains for passenger cars and light trucks. In addition, the company is working to make mobility automated, connected, and personalized. Each year, the company invests some €400 million in emissions-free mobility. One key to this lies in electronics and software.

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Electric rear axle project uses 48-volt system to electrify small cars

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A small 48-volt battery can provide supplementary electrical power, taking some of the load off the gasoline or diesel engine. One company even hopes to market a system that turns front-wheel.

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