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Mission Motors closes $9M Series B round; support to commercialize its EV technology to vehicle manufacturers

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million in the company and Infield Capital is following on to its original investment in Mission. Proceeds from the financing will support the commercialization of Mission’s electric powertrain technologies and allow the company to expand its partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Earlier post.).

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GOGORO Smart Scooters (TESLA of Scooters) to Launch Battery Swapping Stations in India

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Gogoro is a Taiwanese company that developed a battery swapping refueling platform for urban electric two-wheel scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles. The company that was established in 2011 has developed a series of smart scooters. Gogoro’s mission is to “Transform power to create positive change”. Key points. You may also like.

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Magneti Marelli and Flybrid Systems Collaborate on Flywheel Capacitor for KERS

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The new product is targeted to be a high-power electrical storage system for hybrid racing cars capable of deep depths of discharge with no performance degradation and a long service life. Tags: Hybrids Motorsport Vehicle Systems. Jon Hilton, Flybrid Systems Managing Partner.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. It is now manufactured as a single unit, rather than in two sections.

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