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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launched the newest member of its EV family this past week: the Tiago.ev. Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev —Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.,

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McMaster switched reluctance motor spinout Enedym closes $15M funding round

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Enedym, a switched reluctance motor (SRM) spinout from McMaster University, closed a $15-million financing round from an international group of strategic investors within the US, Canada, Europe, and India, including P&A Paletta Giving Inc., Enedym Switched Reluctance Motors (SRMs) remove the need for these costly magnets.

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Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

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Lordstown Motors Corporation, a startup developing an all-electric pickup truck serving the commercial fleet market, merged with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). billion transaction provides Lordstown Motors with $675 million of gross proceeds.

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Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

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Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), Air Liquide Korea and Hydrogen Energy Network (HyNet) to establish a hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2 by March 2021.

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Blue Energy Motors to raise USD 100 million (Rs 760 crore) to fund EV expansion | Autocar Professional

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Blue Energy Motors, a leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck manufacturer, is seeking to secure UDS 100 million in funding to support its foray into the electric vehicle market. Notable investors in the first round of funding included FPT Industrial — a part of the Iveco Group that supplies engines for Blue Energy Motors’ LNG trucks.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

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But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles. Pedal-assist e-bikes (the ones without a hand throttle) require to you to pedal in order to active the motor. What a waste!

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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4 has to offer, compare available trims, and take a look at how you can save money with EV incentives by financing through EV Life. All-wheel-drive is optional, adding a second motor for the front wheels and increasing its horsepower, and includes a heated windshield and tow hitch. Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4