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Forsee Power begins light EV battery production in India

Electric Vehicles India

Forsee Power begins light EV battery production in India. To increase the production line up of light electric vehicles especially for three-wheelers, the main area of focus is India’s FAME II national plan for electromobility. India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system.

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BASF expands range of engineering plastics for hybrid and electric vehicles; high-voltage connectors

Green Car Congress

One example is the connectors for hybrid and electric vehicles which TE Connectivity, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) has developed from various Ultramid grades for numerous automotive companies in close collaboration with BASF. The light-colorable BASF polyamide used is color stable and resistant to thermal aging.

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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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The eXS is also equipped with front and rear LED lights, customizable ambient light, an LCD screen, cruise control and an anti-theft deterrent, and an additional battery can be connected to increase its range, which reaches a maximum of 45km, depending on conditions.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

Plug in America

Like Plug In America, the Alliance is calling for every new light-duty passenger vehicle sold in their countries to have a plug by 2030. Sharing our experiences and learning from others puts all of us in a better position to push for clean electric vehicles in every country.”. We hope to see other countries join us!

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections. The heavy-duty electric truck Mercedes-Benz eActros with a range of around 200 km is being tested by customers in Germany and Switzerland as part of the eActros “innovation fleet”.

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Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

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On 1 September 2017, new emissions regulations for passenger vehicles come into force in the EU and Switzerland. million with diesel engines were registered in Switzerland. The manufacturers will have to disclose the engine control unit functions connected with exhaust gas purification. At the end of 2016 around 3.1 Image: Empa.

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The X-Ray Tech That Reveals Chip Designs

Cars That Think

This technique—called ptychographic X-ray laminography—requires access to some of the world’s most powerful X-ray light sources. That was done at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, where one of us (Aeppli) works. Shifting the objects within the slit [bottom left] alters produce a new combination [light purple].

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