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Quantum Signs Definitive Production Supply Agreement with Fisker for the Karma Plug-in Hybrid Program

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has signed a definitive Supply Agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply key components and control systems for the Q-Drive powertrain system that is being incorporated in the Fisker Karma. Tags: Brief. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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Rolls-Royce eras in an all-electric plan by 2030, unveils Spectre EV

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Rolls-Royce has a rich 115-year history of building iconic, legendary, and luxury automobiles to the select few who are willing to pay the massive price tag that comes along with them. On Wednesday, Rolls-Royce announced that it would scrap any future plans for internal combustion engine vehicles by the end of the decade.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. But others felt it broke new ground in terms of vehicular sound design and would ensure electric cars could retain some of the magic of combustion vehicles. Images: Stellantis, WIPO] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Fiat 500e detailed: First European EV for those on a budget

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Some cars just seem perfectly suited to going electric – city friendly, zippy and with plenty of appeal to the younger generations that car companies want to get excited about the EV future – and the Fiat 500 is definitely one of those.

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Chevy Bolt EV beats Tesla for U.S. News’ Best Electric Vehicle of 2021

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However, the Chevy Bolt EV was the best choice for anyone who is choosing to buy an electric vehicle in the future, whether it be for personal reasons or to help combat global climate issues. Right off the bat, U.S. News lists the Chevy Bolt EV as the Best Electric Vehicle of 2021. However, the 259-mile range on a full charge is where U.S.

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Caterpillar Subsidiary to Acquire Electro-Motive Diesel, Creating Global Locomotive Manufacturing and Rail Services Company

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Progress Rail Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) for $820 million in cash from Berkshire Partners LLC and Greenbriar Equity Group LLC. Tags: Brief. Upon completion of the transaction, EMD will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Progress Rail.

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Rinspeed To Present an Intelligent Mobility Concept Based on “UC?” Electric Car at Geneva Show in March

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It was designed for possible future series production. We want to create a community of people who are open for a new definition of mobility. The concept is designed be easily adapted and integrated by volume manufacturers. Sibu Design GmbH & CoKG. Tags: Electric (Battery) Rail. measures just 2.50

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