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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique.

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Volvo Car Corporation begins production of the Volvo C30 Electric for leasing customers in Europe

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The Volvo Car Corporation has begun production of the C30 Electric ( earlier post ); initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place immediately after the summer. Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) and acceleration from 0-50 km/h (0-31 mph) takes four seconds.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The Badger will be built in conjunction with another OEM utilizing their certified parts and manufacturing facilities. —Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Corporation.

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Volvo Car Corporation to start demonstration program of electric cars in Shanghai

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In June 2011, Volvo Car Corporation started the production of the Volvo C30 Electric. The Volvo C30 Electric is manufactured in the Volvo Cars Ghent plant in Belgium and finalized in the Torslanda plant in Sweden. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) and acceleration from 0-50 km/h takes four seconds.

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Volvo Car Corporation developing new safety systems with autonomous driving support

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Having said that, close cooperation with the relevant public authorities, insurance companies and other car manufacturers is also vital for achieving the vision of an accident-free traffic environment. The development team from Volvo Car Corporation digitally log film sequences of animals, such as moose, red deer, fallow deer and horses.

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Tesla Motors Reaches Corporate Profitability

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Electric-vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors said it achieved overall corporate profitability in July with approximately $1 million of earnings on revenue of $20 million. Last month Tesla began delivering the Roadster Sport, an even higher performance car that does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared to 3.9

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ANA and Joby to establish eVTOL ridesharing service in Japan; Toyota joining for ground integration

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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) also joined the partnership, with the intention of exploring opportunities such as ground-based transportation. ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation are forming a partnership that will see Japan’s largest airline join with Joby to bring aerial ridesharing services to Japan. Earlier post.)

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