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Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric

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At near-future battery prices, battery-electric trains can achieve parity with diesel-electric trains if environmental costs are included or if rail companies can access wholesale electricity prices and achieve 40% use of fast-charging infrastructure. l –1 diesel price, US$100?kWh kWh –1 battery price (US$50?kWh

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Open for business! Electric Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives with 610kW triple-motor power and $500K price tag

EV Central

Luxury Italian brand Maserati has released pictures and full details of its inbound Maserati GranCabrio Folgore the latest member of the new breed of battery-electric convertibles, ahead of its as yet unconfirmed launch in Australia no sooner than 2025. 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore. seconds, while 0-200km/h takes just 9.1sec.

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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ unveiled: 300-mile range, 300 horsepower, $54,000 starting price

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General Motors brand Cadillac unveiled its OPTIQ all-electric luxury SUV today, giving more information on specifications, including range, horsepower, starting price, and features. Cadillac said today that the estimated range of the OPTIQ will be 300 miles, and it will feature a standard dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

Baua Electric

We were on location for the debut of the new Maserati convertible, which features three all-electric motors and impressive performance specs. Following today’s launch event, we’ve learned much more about what Trident customers can expect to see and feel in this new all-electric convertible.

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Tesla looks to convert Cybertruck reservations into sales before end of year with $1k discount

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Tesla is looking to convert Cybetruck reservations into more sales by offering a $1,000 discount on any of its other vehicles before the end of the year. The order must be submitted by December 31: Tesla trying to convert Cybertruck reservation holders with a $1,000 discount. Cybertruck is Here And your reservation is in the queue.

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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., At the hubs, which can be built at or near landfills, Raven SR will convert mixed and multiple organic wastes, including municipal solid waste, greenwaste, food waste, medical, paper, etc. —Craig Knight, CEO and Co-Founder of Hyzon Motors.

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MINI unveils the Cooper SE, its first 100% electric convertible

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MINI has unveiled the first all-electric MINI Cooper SE convertible. Answer me this, is there a more fun and whimsical car than a MINI convertible? With MINI’s new convertible variant, the company is clearly looking to do the same. That’s a rhetorical question for those who are curious.

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