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UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

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Along with the investment in Arrival, UPS also announced a commitment to purchase 10,000 electric vehicles to be built for UPS with priority access to purchase additional electric vehicles. Future vehicle purchases are contingent on successful tests of initial vehicles. Vehicle purchase prices will not be disclosed.

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MEG expanding heavy-duty electric truck efforts; succsessful testing of mine vehicle

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In addition to the environmental considerations, heavy-duty electric trucks offer additional benefits such as reduced cost of ownership, as well as labor cost savings and increased safety by providing autonomous piloting in closed working environments.

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Kia to develop PBVs for Uber | Autocar Professional

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Kia had revealed five ‘Platform Beyond Vehicles’ (PBV) concepts at CES 2024 on January 9. The partnership’s goals also extend to the creation of proofs of concept, prototypes, and the production of PBVs tailored to the needs of drivers that use the Uber platform. PBVs will play a key role in the transformation of mobility.

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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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If fleet electrification is to compete on equal terms with the classic internal combustion engine, it will need more than the right economic parameters such as the cost of purchasing and operation. When it comes to operating costs (total cost of ownership), the eVito stands on an equal footing with the diesel-powered Vito.

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Dürr Ecoclean water jetting system enables up to 80% reduction in water jet pressure for engine cylinder bore activation

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The purchase cost of a pump delivering 600 bar is substantially lower than that of a 3000 bar unit. In addition, maintenance costs for a 600 bar pump amount to only about one-third to one-fourth of what must be expected for a 3000 bar unit. At the same time, its filtration system can be of less complex design.

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BaaS: Improving the EV Experience through Battery Swapping

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have lower operating costs than conventional automobiles, but their initial cost is greater than their ICE cousins.    As we have mentioned in previous articles, the cost of EV batteries is linked to the higher price of EVs. Using this model, the upfront cost of an electric car can be reduced.

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DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

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The long-term goal of hydrogen production and delivery R&D is a high-volume hydrogen cost of. Innovative materials, processes, and systems are needed to establish the technical and cost feasibility for renewable, low carbon hydrogen production. to ensure that consumers purchasing the fuel are accurately charged. 2020 Target.

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