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VW releases video of electric ID hatchback testing in South Africa

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After being caught cheating on emissions tests with its diesels and being forced to promote electric cars through various legal settlements around the world, the company clearly realizes it has a steep climb to convince consumers it is serious about selling a wide range of electric cars it has planned.

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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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The fluid technologies developed for the Mercedes-Benz AG program was a collaborative global effort, specifically with teams in Germany, South Africa and China.

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Leclanché to provide battery technology for Canadian Pacific’s hydrogen-powered locomotive project

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The CP hydrogen-powered locomotive pioneering project, first announced in December 2020, will retrofit a line-haul diesel freight locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and Leclanché's European-manufactured lithium-ion batteries to power the locomotive's electric traction motors. Earlier post.) —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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With the pickup, Mercedes-Benz Vans will also expand its product range with a fourth model series. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. The top-of-the-line model will be powered by a V6 diesel in combination with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive.

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India’s Mahindra plans Australian electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD

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“There is a full range of EVs that we are creating. ” The XUV brand is already present in Australia via the diesel XUV700 SUV, and EVs in this group will be shared developments with ICE models. . We are currently in the process of understanding from a product market fit which of those (EVs) we want to bring to Australia.

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Direct methanol fuel cell company Oorja closes Series E funding

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Oorja, developer of methanol fuel cells in the power range from 1 kW to 20 kW, announced the close of a Series E investment round. Earlier post.) New investor Mingxin China Growth Fund joined previous backers including DAG Ventures in the oversubscribed round. million in 2011 to $1.3 The investment round follows a $4.2-million

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Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

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Revealed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle execs at last week’s Amarok dual-cab 4×4 ute global preview drive in South Africa, the PHEV is set to use a Ford powertrain in line with the collaboration under which the new VW ute was developed alongside the Ford Ranger. Again, it’s about the payoff of electrical range.

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