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KIT launches AgiloDrive project on agile production system for electric motors

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In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has launched AgiloDrive, a project seeking to develop novel product kits and production technologies for electric motors for direct transfer to industry. —Professor Jürgen Fleischer, Head of the wbk Institute of Production Science of KIT. —Professor Fleischer.

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

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Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. Enter Jeep’s CJ Surge 4×4 electromod concept. Electromodding is cool. It will, as ever, grind the gears of purists.

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Volkswagen preps for I.D. EV production with MEB Supplier Summit; I.D. in 2019, I.D. CROZZ in 2020

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The Volkswagen brand Board of Management has agreed on milestones with key suppliers at the “MEB Supplier Summit” in the run-up to start of production for the first vehicle based on the new modular electric drive kit (MEB). CROZZ concept vehicle in the US in 2020. Production of the compact all-electric Volkswagen I.D. Earlier post.).

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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It solicited early-stage projects that have already been piloted but not yet widely deployed, plus theoretical concepts that have potential. Sixteen Nimble units have been built by community “clusters” for delivering mobile training workshops and establishing networks. The submission portal for this year is due to open soon.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi, during a fuel cell technology workshop held at the LA show, and may be ready to talk about that technology by the end of next year. The h-tron concept car shows that we have also mastered fuel cell technology. —Dr. ( Earlier post.)

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We agree with Toyotas comments, which is why we advocate for mass production of PHEVs: "Were immensely gratified that some enthusiasts, in a tacit endorsement of the hybrid concept, are, on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis, converting Toyota hybrids to plug-in technology. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

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Service intervals are 25,000km/12 month and average out at $346 across the first give visits to the workshop. Alternatively, an interior LED light kit is also on offer, which would be helpful as its pretty dingy in the back. You cab prepay for three years at $600 or five years for $1000. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner.

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