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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) will demonstrate the impact of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, following a £1-million contract from Highways England. IPG secured the £1 million as part of the Highways England (HE) and Innovate UK’s £20-million innovation call to invest in projects that can help improve air quality and operation of England’s roads.

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Chevy makes all-electric classic Blazer SUV to show off upcoming eCrate package

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Chevrolet turned a 1977 K5 Blazer into the all-electric Blazer-E show vehicle to demonstrate an electric crate-motor package it plans to put on sale in 2021. Part of Chevy's ongoing eCrate program, the Electric Connect and Cruise package used for the Blazer-E is composed primarily of Bolt EV components. In fact, 90% of the parts used are from the.

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ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium create fuel cell technology JV

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Germany-based ElringKlinger and France-based Plastic Omnium, two automotive supplier leaders in their respective business areas, will create EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, a joint venture dedicated to fuel cell stack development, production and commercialization. EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies will offer its product portfolio to a broad range of customers including hydrogen systems integrators.

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Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors sign final agreements to form strategic alliance; cooperation on EVs included

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The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2019. The agreements include Isuzu Motor’s acquisition of UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for an enterprise value of ¥243 billion (approx.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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SAKOR Technologies provides upgraded electric cam phaser durability test stand for major international provider of drivetrain components

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SAKOR Technologies Inc., a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, recently upgraded an existing electric variable cam timing (eVCT) durability test system for a major international provider of powertrain components. Custom-designed for use with cam phasers driven by an electric motor, the new test stand will be used for running long term durability tests on new electric cam phaser designs.

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Harley-Davidson launches eBike startup Serial 1

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Serial 1 Cycle Company , a dedicated eBicycle brand formed with iconic US motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, Inc., is entering the eBicycle market. The new company’s first line of products will arrive in Spring 2021. Taking its name from “Serial Number One,” the nickname for Harley-Davidson’s oldest known motorcycle, Serial 1 Cycle Company combines Harley-Davidson’s product development capability and leadership in two-wheel electric propulsion with the agility and innovation of a start-up