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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Based on a Transit chassis, produced at the Ford Otosan joint venture plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, the medium-sized electric delivery van is fitted with a battery-electric drivetrain and a body designed and built to StreetScooter specifications. With a battery capacity of up to 76 kWh, the WORK XL has a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles).

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Mahindra launches new Supro Excel at starting price of Rs 6.62 lakh | Autocar Professional

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This launch marks significant stride in the sub-2-tonne segment, showcasing our commitment on empowering business and transforming last-mile connectivity in India,” M&M Automotive division Chief Executive Officer Nalinikanth Gollangunta said. The Supro Excel is available in two powertrain options – diesel, priced at Rs 6.62

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. Courier companies are already using EVs for their last-mile operations very extensively.  Engines that run on petrol or diesel are one of the main sources of PM2.5

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new VISION EQXX electric car concept with a 620 mile range

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The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, with an electric driving range of 620 miles, is a technology showcase for the brand’s future electric cars. Therefore, Mercedes has optimised the design of the VISION EQXX to achieve a drag coefficient of just 0.17, which is much lower than most production cars. A reduction of just 0.01 adds around 2.5%

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. The new vehicles target a zero-emission driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and use a 1.0-liter million (US$5.9-million)

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

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EVs are far too expensive As Europe’s 2035 ban on petrol and diesel new car sales looms ever closer, vehicle manufacturers are quickly diverting R&D spend away from their remaining ICE-powered models and into their next-generation EV line-ups. But why is this relevant? and £248.28, respectively, per calendar month. [4] Well, we think so.

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Volvo Cars reveals new V90 wagon; PHEV model with ~31-mile electric range

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The 90 series vehicles are built on the company’s specially-designed and fully modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). Our PowerPulse technology is designed to deliver a distinct performance boost to our diesel engine, while the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid will deliver around 410 hp and a pure electric range of around 50 km.

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