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DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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Following a successful initial pilot program using nine Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans in the US late last year, DHL Express plans to deploy the remaining 89 electric vehicles this year in New York and California. Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans.

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Making EV batteries the body: Researchers claim a tech breakthrough

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Technology that allows vehicle body shells to serve as batteries may be a step closer to reality. Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology claim to have produced a working "structural battery" that can both hold a charge and, as the name says, act as part of a vehicle's structure. The battery is made from carbon fiber, which is already.

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A Canadian wanting to learn about car conversions

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I'm a retired vintage car restorer and have one last car I want to convert to electric. A 1949 Riley Roadster. I'm looking to give it nice power with at least a 250 Km range. Any help, thoughts or prayers would be welcomed. Jorgen.

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Edmunds Re-Tests Tesla Vehicles, Gets Better Results

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In a previous article, I covered some of the reasons that Tesla vehicles didn’t do as well in Edmunds‘ testing compared to EPA cycles. After getting some suggestions from Tesla itself, Edmunds decided to run its tests again, with improved results. The First Round of Testing Before we get to the details of the new […].

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

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Renault Trucks to offer an electric range for each market segment from 2023

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Volvo Group’s subsidiary Renault Trucks is pursuing its investment in electric mobility. From 2023, an all-electric Renault Trucks offer will be available for each segment, namely distribution, construction and long distance. To support these developments and be able to offer a complete and competitive Renault Trucks range on the market, the company is setting up an organization dedicated to electric mobility.

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Lightning eMotors taps Proterra batteries for commercial electric vans

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Lightning eMotors, a Colorado-based company that offers electric conversions for commercial vans is partnering with electric-bus maker Proterra to electrify commercial vans. Lightning will use Proterra batteries in re-powered Ford Transit vans, with the first vans scheduled for delivery later this year, Proterra said Thursday in a press release.

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Tesla Semi Not Coming Till 2022 (or Later) Due to Lack of Battery Cells

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Those of us who follow Tesla closely, and especially those of us who consider the Tesla Semi to be the most exciting Tesla vehicle, were feeling a little bit of excitement rising about the Tesla Semi program. Personally, I was hoping for a surprise announcement sometime later this year that it was coming to market […].

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Novel membrane-free Mg-CO2 battery sequesters CO2 and generates electricity

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Researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have designed a membrane-free (MF) Mg-CO 2 battery as an advanced approach to sequester CO 2 emissions by generating electricity and value-added chemicals without any harmful by-products. A paper on the work is published in the journal Nano Energy. Unlike existing aqueous metal-CO 2 systems, the new battery is not only easier to manufacture, but also allows continuous operation with one type of electrolyte.

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Rivian charging network: A backcountry counterpart to the Tesla Supercharger juggernaut?

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Colorado’s 42 state parks, remote as they might be, will all soon be getting at least a couple of Level 2 electric-vehicle charging connectors. The Colorado sites, though compatible with all modern EVs, will be part of a so-called Rivian Waypoints network, including a total of more than 10,000 Level 2 charging connectors to be installed by.

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For Sale: em57 leaf motor couplers

DIY Electric Car

Hello everyone! im over in the openinverter forums but thought i might post this here as might be helpful to others. About a year ago I scored a great deal on a gen2 leaf motor, which changed my ev plans. Being there was no good way to adapted to the motor shaft, I spent a good long time designing this coupler. As a result i got a small batch of them made and still have a few left for any one interested. gen 2 leaf motor (EM57) shaft coupler. untested on gen 1 leaf.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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US says it will cut the cost of solar by 60% in a decade

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced yesterday that it intends to “cut the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next 10 years, in addition to nearly $128 million in funding to lower costs, improve performance, and speed the deployment of solar energy technologies.” more… The post US says it will cut the cost of solar by 60% in a decade appeared first on Electrek.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto) officially announced the widely reported formation of Zeekr—a new electric mobility technology and solutions company based in China that will serve growing global demand for premium electric vehicles. Geely expects to deliver the first Zeekr vehicles in Q3, with production being undertaken by parent company Geely Holding under a light asset strategy.

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Lawmakers seek 60% EVs by 2030, restoring Obama-era emissions standards through 2025

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The Biden administration isn’t likely to announce a comprehensive policy for electric vehicles—or for fuel economy and emissions—for a few months yet. But that hasn’t stopped Congress from applying pressure on the President as work begins on the successor to the federal surface transportation funding authorization, termed.

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V6 6ah cells

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These are similar to the V41 cells we have been selling. They are smaller, 6ah cells @ 3.7vdc. There are 35 in a box, $75 a box. Only sold in full boxes. Plus shipping. Only shipping in the continental US.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Semi Ready: Tesla Launches Its New “Heavy Duty Trucking” Department

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Originally published on Tesla Oracle & EV Annex. The automotive world is anxiously anticipating the Tesla Semi. And it turns out the EV leader just got one step closer to production. To that end, Tesla recently created a new “Heavy Duty Trucking” department which will oversee the development and production of the Tesla Semi and […].

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Mercedes-Benz starts production of battery systems for the new EQS and expands EV expertise

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Mercedes-Benz has started producing high-performance batteries for its all-electric luxury EQS at its Stuttgart-Hedelfingen plant, as part of the Untertürkheim location in Germany, ahead of the sedan’s world premiere on 15 April 2021. The EQS marks the start of a new generation of high-performance electric vehicles and will offer a range of more than 700 km (435 miles) based on WLTP, using a high-efficiency powertrain and advances in battery energy density.

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Fully electric Jeep Wrangler concept explores brand’s off-road EV identity

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Jeep has said that battery-electric models are in the brand’s future. Yet the fully electric Jeep Wrangler first shown Monday is what amounts to a concept truck at the early idea stage. The reveal of the model, called the Jeep Magneto concept, came in advance of the annual Easter Jeep Safari, set for March 27 to April 4 in Moab, Utah. The.

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Should I grind off the flywheel counterweights?

DIY Electric Car

My engine is (or was) externally balanced. Meaning there's counterweights on the flywheel to balance the engine components and prevent vibrations etc. Of course this isn't needed with an electric motor since there's no combustion. Should I grind off these tiny weights? They can't possibly weigh more than a few hundred grams. Also if I were to keep them would it create issues?

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Groundbreaking H3X Motor Brings Electric Aircraft One Step Closer To Reality

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Everyone knows electric airplanes are coming. We just don’t know when. Several short range planes that can carry a few passengers are being tested, but to get electric aircraft that can fly more people longer distances will require better batteries or more powerful motors. The issue when it comes to electric flight is power versus […].

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Start of production for Audi Q4 e-tron in Zwickau

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Production of the Audi Q4 e-tron has finally started in Zwickau. The fully electric compact model is the first electric SUV to be produced by Audi in Germany. The Q4 e-tron features a Volkswagen-made modular electric drive matrix (MEB), a highly versatile and variable platform that is suitable for numerous fully electric models and offers considerable scope for leveraging synergies.

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Tesla saves more range at 0% than other EVs, test finds

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When an electric car's range estimate reads zero miles, there's often still a few miles of range left. This range buffer is more than just a few miles in Tesla models, though—and considerably more than those of other makes—Edmunds found in a recent comparison test. The test actually came about because Tesla disputed the results of a.

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How to make a diy electric car?

DIY Electric Car

Hello everyone, I have an electric motor at home. I am a person who loves to find, learn and explore. So I wanted to try my best by making an electric car myself. So I want to ask everyone who can show me how to make an electric car. Thanks everyone.

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Tesla-inspired Swedish X Shore electric boat is now coming to America

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The premium-level X Shore Eelex 8000 electric boat is making its US debut, the company announced today. more… The post Tesla-inspired Swedish X Shore electric boat is now coming to America appeared first on Electrek.

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. Alcoa is supplying aluminum for Audi’s pilot project from a self-developed, innovative smelting process that emits oxygen instead of carbon dioxide.

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First drive review: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a better Bolt

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It occurs to me as I’m cruising down the highway, hands folded in my lap and eyes trained on the road ahead, that what I’m sitting in may have unwittingly committed a bit of fratricide. The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV makes an intriguing case for itself against not only competition from other automakers, but the smaller Bolt EV as.

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Electric Motor for my Draco 2500 25ft Sports Cruiser

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Hi. So, have the boat, just the shell, no engine at all, in the past these were powered by 2 x 140 HP Mercury 3,0 engines (170kW). Am wondering if possible how to convert to electric power, probably need much less power as aiming it at a chug along gin palace river boat rather than high power off shore ability cruiser. Anyone able to suggest if this is a. possible and b.practical at an affordable cost.

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DHL Putting 89 New Lightning Electric Vans On The Road

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DHL Express (DHL) has been trialling 9 Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans since late last year in the United States. The pilot has been going well, and the company now intends to put another 89 on the roads of California and New York. The electric vans, produced by Lightning eMotors, have an estimated […].

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Nauticol Energy & Enhance Energy plan to capture up to 1M tonnes of CO2 annually from blue methanol production and distribution

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Nauticol Energy and Enhance Energy have entered into an agreement to work collaboratively for the capture and sequestration of up to one million tonnes of CO 2 each year from Nauticol’s planned $2-billion Blue Methanol facility to be built near Grande Prairie, Alberta. Utilizing Western Canadian natural gas, combined with carbon capture and sequestration, the project will produce 3 million tonnes annually of net-zero, Blue Methanol.

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Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid on track for 2021 release

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The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid is an intriguing product that ties one of Ford’s best-selling models to the future of the brand, which is best represented by the electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. But it’s been slow out of the gate. The Escape PHEV was originally due to arrive for the 2020 model year and had a price as of December 2019.

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Looking to do a Ev Conversion on my Mazda B2200

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I have an extra b2200 laying around and looking into potentially converting it into electric. After seeing this video on youtube. I've decided I want to take this idea and run with it. I have already been reading around on various forums and know I'm going to get alot of flak for wanting to do it this way. I like I because it re uses half the original engine and maintains stock motor/transmission mounts.

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Pepsi Shares An Update On Its Tesla Semi Order

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In a press release by Frito-Lay, which is a division of PepsiCo, Inc., the company announced some good news for its sustainability goals. One part of the good news included a tidbit about the Tesla Semi. Pepsi noted that Frito-Lay cut absolute fleet greenhouse gas emissions in half while reducing its diesel usage by 78% […].

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Boeing’s Insitu advances its fuel cell technology; LH2 fueling

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Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, announced new details about its latest efforts to advance hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). In December 2020, Insitu completed the first flight of the ScanEagle3 UAV powered by an all-electric, hydrogen fueled, PEM fuel cell. The 30-minute flight confirmed initial performance characteristics including power output, climb rate, and intrinsic aerodynamic flight characteristics for the UAV in preparation for t

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In pivot to electric trucks, will Detroit automakers have a manufacturing advantage?

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The Tesla Model S took established automakers by surprise, allowing Tesla to carve out a niche in the marketplace. But things might be different with the upcoming crop of electric pickup trucks from Tesla and others, according to a Bloomberg analysis. The central argument is that Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis will be able to leverage.

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Hydrostatic tractor conversion

DIY Electric Car

New project! I have been asked to convert a farm tractor to electric. The tractor is a Russell 3-D tool carrier with hydrostatic drive. It is a 1970's 'improvement' on the David Brown 2-D which is similar to the Allis Chalmers G type tractor. This one has a dead ICE and I am yet to see it. The farming couple chose it thinking the hydrostatic drive would make it easier to convert as the motor can run continuously just pumping oil.