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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

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At the upcoming IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will present a modular battery concept for the efficient operation of an electric bus; an electric city bus demonstrator will illustrate the concept. This is possible because of an adaptable connection concept.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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Personal cars and taxi fleets in China are now adopting this technology as well with ambitious targets set by companies for rolling out their own swap station networks. IDTechEx research suggests that on average, decoupling the cost of the battery from the electric vehicle can reduce the purchase price of EVs by 20%. Moon et al.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.

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GM And Segway Partner on Urban Personal Mobility Electric Vehicle

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and Segway are unveiling a new type of personal mobility vehicle targeted for city use. Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype urban vehicle that has only two wheels. Tags: Electric (Battery) Personal Transit. The Project P.U.M.A Click to enlarge.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford Model e also will lead on creating an exciting new shopping, buying and ownership experience for its future electric vehicle customers that includes simple, intuitive e-commerce platforms, transparent pricing and personalized customer support from Ford ambassadors. Ford Model e and Ford Blue will also support Ford Drive mobility.

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Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback

Baua Electric

Two new concepts, the Saloon and Space-Hub, were unveiled at CES in January. Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts (Source: Honda) The Saloon is set to become Honda’s new flagship EV with a model very similar to the concept launching in 2026. This will include personal mini-EV models in 2025.

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Study Claims EVs Will Not Save the Environment, All Cars Are Bad

The Truth About Cars

Concepts like ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) and levering connected vehicle technologies to police driving from an environmental and social standpoint are rooted in the key principles of Vision Zero. .& Many of the promoted solutions exist to inconvenience motorists in a bid to discourage them from driving entirely.