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Hino to offer electric version of M- and L-Series medium duty trucks; SEA Electric powertrains

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During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, Hino Trucks announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles. Hino Trucks will offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests electric trucks in Finland

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In the case of the eActros LongHaul and the eActros 300 Tractor, the experts paid particular attention to the battery properties and the electric drivetrain on site in adverse weather conditions. The electric truck is based on the same technology as the eActros 300/400.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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The electric driveline system from Volvo Penta also includes the complete high voltage system—electric motors, gearboxes, inverters, junction boxes and cabling. The concept machine is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, matched to the duty cycle of the excavator, which fit neatly into the existing engine bay.

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Hamburg orders up to 100 MAN Lion’s City E electric buses

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Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH (VHH) is ordering up to 100 electric buses from MAN Truck & Bus. VHH also recently ordered 95 Mercedes-Benz Citaro E electric buses, with an option for 155 more. The next order was for a further 20 electric buses. Earlier post.)

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Hamburg orders 95 eCitaro electric buses, with option for 155 more

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The first of the fully electrically powered and locally emission-free buses is expected to be delivered by the end of this year, while the other vehicles will be delivered in the first half of 2024. Together with the buses now on order, the number rises to a total of 132 all-electric, low-floor buses in the VHH fleet.

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Volvo delivers first heavy electric truck to Africa; Volvo FE Electric for refuse collection in Rabat, Morocco

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Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to Rabat, Morocco. The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa.

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Kia releases interior, exterior images of Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV

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Kia Corporation released full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV, prior to the vehicle’s full digital global premiere in late March.

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Volvo Cars all-electric sales climb to 19% of all sales in February

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The sales growth was led by the company’s Recharge line up of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The company’s fully electric car sales increased by 187% compared with the same month last year and represented 18.7% (9,574 units) of the total sales in February 2023.

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Volvo delivers 20 electric trucks to DFDS in Gothenburg; part of 125-unit order

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Volvo Trucks is delivering 20 fully electric heavy trucks to the logistics company DFDS in Gothenburg, Sweden. The delivery is part of a total order for 125 electric trucks that DFDS has placed with Volvo. Some of the new electric fleet will be used to transport goods to and from the Volvo Trucks assembly plant in Gothenburg.

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Moscow has 1,050 electric buses serving 79 bus routes

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The number of electric bus routes in Moscow continues to increase. Now 1050 electric buses serve 79 bus routes in Moscow. Recently the Russian manufacturer KAMAZ started to produce improved electric buses at the SVARZ eco-plant. Electric buses were launched in Moscow more than 4 years ago, in 2018. million passengers.

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MINI introducing small-series all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible in Europe

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MINI is moving ahead with a small series of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2 The world’s first locally emission-free premium convertible in the small car segment shortens the transition period to the introduction of the next-generation all-electric model family.

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Moscow testing two electric river vessels under ice conditions

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Two electric river vessels—Sinichka and Filka—are currently being tested in Moscow; the vessels have already passed about 7 thousand kilometers along the Moscow River. Since September, the electric vessels have passed dozens of tests and test exits to the water area. Earlier post.)

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Electric motorcycle maker Energica’s drivetrains to soon power light electric airplanes

Electrek

If you’re familiar with Energica , then you probably know all about the company’s high-performance electric motorcycles. They’re some of the fastest, most powerful, and longest-range electric motorcycles in the world. But after developing such an impressive electric powertrain, Energica isn’t stopping with two-wheelers.

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Electric Vehicle Progress in Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Africa is leapfrogging centralized coal-fired power for electricity generation, but what progress is being made in the uptake of electric vehicles? Green shoots are appearing.

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Porsche confirms electric Cayenne plus flagship EV above it

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The Porsche Cayenne will get an all-electric variant, with a new flagship electric SUV positioned above it, Porsche confirmed Monday in its 2022 financial results presentation. The electric Cayenne will be included in a redesign marking the model's fourth generation.

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Dfens eMissions Electric Bushmaster & Electric Military ATVs

CleanTechnica EVs

And all these machines are interconnected and electric. Watching this video, you might think you are in a video game, and the soldiers are playing with children’s toys. But this is real. They are not on a mission, but an eMission. While diesel Bushmasters were […]

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Bobcat launches world first all-electric skid-steer loader

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Bobcat's famous compact skid-steer loader is going electric with three times the power, and big cost savings and health benefits. The post Bobcat launches world first all-electric skid-steer loader appeared first on The Driven.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gets more range, roomier interior

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Hyundai revealed global specs for the next-generation Kona Electric, on its way to the U.S. The new Kona Electric is 171.5 as a 2024 model, and most notably this model is getting sharper-looking and larger inside—with a longer range to boot. inches long, 71.9 inches wide, and 62.0 inches tall overall, and it rides on a 104.7-inch

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Porsche continues its electric strategy with the all-electric Cayenne

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At its annual press conference, Porsche announced that it continues with its ambitious electric strategy. The all-electric Porsche Macan has reached the home straight and will be available to customers in 2024. The all-electric Porsche 718 is planned for the middle of the decade. It will be followed by the all-electric.

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Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e tests the electric waters

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The 2023 Lexus RZ electric crossover competes not just against rivals ranging from Nissan through the automotive alphabet to Mercedes, but to electric vehicle startups such as Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla that have raised the bar for electric luxury. So how are Lexus and parent company Toyota positioning the RZ 450e to compete?

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Lordstown stalls on Endurance electric truck

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With production of its Endurance electric pickup truck stalled by a recall, Lordstown Motors appears to be moving on to a next-generation vehicle platform developed in close collaboration with Foxconn.

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BYD delivers 22 electric buses in Indonesia

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This is the second batch of electric buses delivered by BYD in Indonesia after it delivered 30 in the country a year ago. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK (Image credit: BYD) BYD has delivered a new batch of electric buses in Indonesia, the second batch delivered there by the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker.

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Electric bicycle company SUPER73’s first electric motorcycle expected out this year

Electrek

The SUPER73 C1X has become a hotly anticipated light electric motorcycle design from Los Angeles-based electric bike company SUPER73. more… The post Electric bicycle company SUPER73’s first electric motorcycle expected out this year appeared first on Electrek. But eager riders may not have to wait that much longer.

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Nissan will use electric semis to deliver Ariya EV in California

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Nissan Ariya electric SUVs are making part of their journey to dealerships on electric semi trucks. The automaker said in a press release said it will use up to four battery-electric Class 8 semis to haul vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships. Tractors are being provided by Nikola and Kenworth.

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Electric bicycle giant Bafang expands into electric motorcycles with powerful new motors

Electrek

Bafang is best known for its electric motors, batteries, controllers, and other powertrain components that help millions of electric bicycles zip through streets around the world. more… The post Electric bicycle giant Bafang expands into electric motorcycles with powerful new motors appeared first on Electrek.

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Mahindra Electric leads electric tricycle sales in January 2023

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Mahindra Electric, Yatri EV, Mayuri, Citylife, and Mini Metro were among the top five electric tricycle retail sales in January 2023 Sales of electric tricycles in India have reached new heights with over 32,000 units sold in January 2023. Mahindra Electric secured the top spot on the sales list.

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Brisbane based startup Revora to make refrigerated electric trucks

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Australian refrigerated truck assembler is launching a spinoff company to develop and build all-electric refrigerated trucks for "last-mile" deliveries. The post Brisbane based startup Revora to make refrigerated electric trucks appeared first on The Driven.

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Hino selects Australia’s SEA Electric to power medium duty electric trucks

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Australia's SEA Electric to provide power systems for medium duty electric trucks to be built by Hino. The post Hino selects Australia’s SEA Electric to power medium duty electric trucks appeared first on The Driven.

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US Electric Car Sales Increased 65% In 2022

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Tesla continues to dominate the US electric car sales market, which can make it seem as though not much is changing here. However, the biggest story is probably that the US electric car market as a whole continues to grow strongly. In 2022, our analysis shows that BEV sales increased 65% compared to 2021. Note: […]

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Goodyear preps for the arrival of all-electric construction machines [Feature]

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Goodyear is ready for the arrival of all-electric construction machines. Goodyear’s Powerload lineup hints that the construction, loading, logistics support, and landscaping markets are also transitioning to battery electric vehicles. The company announced battery electric machine prototypes, including a 301.9

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Falck Launches Its First Electric Ambulance

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A decade ago in 2013 I experienced an electric Mercedes-Benz Vito meant for the Danish postal system. A limited test fleet was deployed, but after the test period, the project was terminated. In 2019 the Danish branch of rescue service Falck converted a Tesla Model X into a first responder vehicle. Now it looks as […]

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Protect The Grid While You Charge Your Electric Car

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent report from Ergon Energy highlights the need for electric vehicle driver encouragement to charge intelligently to protect the grid. CleanTechnica has published many articles about grid resilience and EV charging installs.

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Sonnen & TenneT Power German Grid With Electric Cars

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TenneT and sonnen have announced that they’ve powered the German grid with electric cars. TenneT is a top electricity network operator in Europe, and sonnen produces and manages stationary battery storage systems. It did so when there […]

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Electric bicycle company SUPER73’s first electric motorcycle expected out next year

Electrek

The SUPER73 C1X has become a hotly anticipated light electric motorcycle design from Los Angeles-based electric bike company SUPER73. more… The post Electric bicycle company SUPER73’s first electric motorcycle expected out next year appeared first on Electrek. But eager riders may not have to wait that much longer.

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Mini Bronco-like electric SUV made by General Motors spotted in China

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The first images of the Baojun Yep (YueYe in Chinese) – a mini electric SUV made by a joint venture between GM , SAIC, and Wuling ( SGMW ) – have surfaced in China. more… The post Mini Bronco-like electric SUV made by General Motors spotted in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Genesis announced another expansion of electric vehicle sales

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Genesis Motor America announced an expansion of electric vehicle sales in the United States. This is another significant step as Genesis moves closer to its commitment to a more sustainable future, with the brand committing to delivering an all-electric lineup by 2030. The GV60 SUV, the Electrified GV70 SUV, and the.

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Electric MINI To Be 1st MINI Produced In Germany

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That includes the fully electric MINI Countryman (and the non-electric versions). […] The coming MINI Countryman will be the first MINI to be fully produced in Germany, making it a true “Made in Germany” model.

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Tech: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Issues

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Tech: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Issues Tips for Diagnosing Power Issues in your Car This article may contain affiliate links. With how advanced and complex modern cars are, the causes of electrical problems are more varied than ever. Here is a simple guide on how you can troubleshoot the most common electrical auto problems.

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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycles now available in Europe

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LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced that the company’s flagship LiveWire ONE electric motorcycle is now available in Europe. more… The post Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycles now available in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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SEA Electric to double output of Australian electric truck factory

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SEA Electric's Dandenong truck factory to doubled its output thanks to planned expansion, and will add V2G facilities. The post SEA Electric to double output of Australian electric truck factory appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Helicopter Makes Historic Flight

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have been all the rage for a few years, but what about good old helicopters? Naturally, conventional helicopters are powered by fossil fuels, but they can be electric too.

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Florida Republican Wants To Ban Electric Vehicles From Hurricane Evacuations

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In another case of Florida political absurdity, a Republican state senator in the Sunshine State wants to ban electric vehicles from hurricane evacuation routes. Everywhere I drive, I see electric cars. Bright idea. They are a major part of the driving landscape here now.

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Electric Two-Wheelers Growing Fast in India

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One of our readers pointed out that the real story was electric two-wheelers in India. Autocar India tells us that electric two-wheeler sales were up 305% on […] Although the adoption curve looked impressive, the absolute numbers were still miniscule.

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