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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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The zero-emissions concept machine, named EL41H4, is on display at the Gradall Booth, W41500. The concept machine is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, matched to the duty cycle of the excavator, which fit neatly into the existing engine bay.

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Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

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The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. Based on the company’s STLA Frame platform, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows electric small van camper Concept EQT Marco Polo

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Mercedes-Benz Vans showed the Concept EQT Marco Polo—a new, fully electric micro camper van based on the EQT, which is equipped with innovations for the segment. The Concept EQT Marco Polo is based on the long-wheelbase EQT variant. The equipment of the Concept EQT Marco Polo1 includes a pop-up roof with a roof bed.

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Lightning eMotors provides electric powertrain for Winnebago’s first all-electric concept motorhome

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Lightning eMotors has been named as the powertrain provider for an all-electric motorhome concept—the e-RV—under development by Winnebago Industries’ Advanced Technology Group (ATG). The concept version of the Winnebago Industries e-RV is the first all-electric motorhome designed by a major RV manufacturer.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. In the Mission R, Porsche is raising the bar a notch higher again with a voltage rating of more than 900 volts.

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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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The system will also enable Honda to evaluate the second life, or re-use, of EV batteries in grid applications, home-to-grid (H2G) connectivity and other concepts. Among the technologies and green building concepts showcased in the Honda Smart Home US are: Solar photovoltaics (PV). DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging.

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Renault Group and Vitesco Technologies partner to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains

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Under this agreement, both partners will join their forces, contributing by their know-how and experience jointly to develop a power electronics concept. The goal is to combine all components in one housing: the DC-DC converter, the on-board charger OBC and the inverter.

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