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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide. The latest Lightning Electric Transit powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), and a torque rating of 994 N·m (733 lb-ft).

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Ford plans to open 100 new outlets next year.

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Is Your Dealership Ready for EV Buyers?

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In the automotive industry, the most obvious shift happening right now is from gasoline- and diesel-powered engines to fully electric motors. But, making the shift from selling primarily internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t just a matter of replacing one set of inventory with the other.

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Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse truck now in serial production

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The Mack LR Electric model, Mack Trucks’ first fully electric Class 8 vehicle ( earlier post ), is now in serial production at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Two AC motors combined with the 2-speed Mack Powershift transmission deliver a combined 536 peak hp, with 4,051 lb-ft of torque.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. There are 2 Prime trims, SE and XSE, both equipped with All-Wheel Drive and a fully-electric hybrid powertrain.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

It is very important to study retrofitting and hybrid three-wheelers in detail to understand how they can fill the gap of transition from ICE based system to a fully electrically operated model. If these vehicles are retrofitted it will be economical in refuelling as well as the overall maintenance cost of the vehicle will reduce.

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Nikola Motor unveils prototype Class 8 fuel cell range-extended electric truck, plans for H2 fueling network

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At an event at its Salt Lake City headquarters last week, startup Nikola Motor Company (NMC) unveiled the first public prototype of its Nikola One Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell range-extended electric truck, as well as renderings of the Nikola Two Class 8 day cab version. Nikola Motor Gearbox / Steering Front End. Fuel cell stack.

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