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Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

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The Volkswagen brand released design sketches of the ID. AERO concept vehicle, a fully-electric limousine planned for the Chinese automobile market. Like all Volkswagen electric models to date, the new sedan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). AERO is flowing and precise.

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Moog and Komatsu to demonstrate fully electric wheel loader

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Moog has collaborated with Komatsu to build a fully electric compact wheel loader machine. Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system.

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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets.

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Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar van

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Nissan has begun production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. Hailing from Nissan’s electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) expertise, it was engineered for capability, reliability and sustainability, with business owners in mind.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. and with direct input from utilities and other businesses focused on converting significant portions of their fleets to fully electric backhoes. and Moog Inc.,

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Rear-wheel drive, more range and faster charging for fully electric Volvo C40 and XC40 models

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Another first is that the second-generation permanent magnet electric motor driving the rear axles for the fully electric C40 and XC40 models has been developed in-house at Volvo Cars. The return of rear-wheel power. New on-board charger in 90 and 60 Series.

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Allison Transmission to present new fully electric axle for fire and rescue vehicles at Interschutz 2022

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The eGen Power 100D axle is one of the most powerful electric axle systems on the market. It was designed for good starting and climbing capabilities, high speed and high efficiency. Allison 100D electric axle. The twin-engine 100D version has a continuous output of 454 kW and a peak output power of 652 kW.