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Nissan Max-Out all-electric convertible makes physical debut at month-long Futures event

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Nissan Motor will hold Nissan Futures at its Global Headquarters Gallery from 4 February to 1 March. As part of the event launch, Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible. Earlier post.)

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Raven SR & Hyzon Motors to build up to 100 waste-to-hydrogen hubs

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Raven SR , a renewable fuels company, and Hyzon Motors Inc., a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, announced a joint venture to build up to 100 hydrogen hubs across the United States and globally. One hundred hydrogen hubs could convert over 5,000 tons of waste per day and power over 10,000 trucks.

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Volkswagen global EV production network grows with launch of second German site in Emden

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Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 Volkswagen has invested around €1 million in converting the Emden plant with its 8,000 employees. 4’s start-up is on schedule, despite the global challenges during the two-year conversion phase. 4 in Emden.

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive. Stator family.

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Rock Tech Lithium breaks ground on Guben converter; battery-grade LiOH for Mercedes-Benz battery suppliers starting in 2026

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The Guben converter will have a capacity of 24,000tpa—enough to support about 500,000 EVs. Mercedes-Benz AG has taken an equal stake in ACC along with Stellantis and Total Energies with the goal of building a European battery champion with global ambitions. Earlier post.) platform models starting in 2024.

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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

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The technology is optimized for the vehicle’s system due to the model’s driving motors and inverters. Customers can use the 800V rapid charging system to utilize both 400V and 800V charging infrastructure without the need for an additional converter.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 The proportion of global EV production is set to increase from 8% this year to 34% in 2030. trillion (US$27.8 billion) for electrification.

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