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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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CATL and Fisker have worked in close collaboration to create segment-leading, high-energy packs that CATL will produce for the Fisker Ocean. The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9 The Fisker Ocean Ultra will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds with peak horsepower of 275.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. 20F operating environments without major performance or SOC losses. With a fully loaded trailer and combined vehicle weight of 18,000 lbs., Five seats.

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Geely’s Zeekr EV brand raises $500M in Pre-A from 5 partners; Intel leading investor

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Based on Geely Holding’s global electric architecture SEA, the 001 has a top speed of more than 200 km/h (124 mph) with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 Cathay Fortune Group invests, develops, and operates assets in new energy sector, and is a leading global producer of cobalt and copper—key metals used in production of electric battery.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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Li-ion battery manufacturer Leyden Energy provided its high energy-density, high-performance Li-ion battery cells for SSI Racing’s electric Dream Car at the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Leyden Energy, formerly known as Mobius Power, Inc., —Aakar Patel, president and CEO of Leyden Energy.

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Solar Impulse 2 used Kokam Ultra High Energy NMC batteries in round-the-world solar flight

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The Solar Impulse 2 —the solar airplane that recently completed a round-the-world flight— used batteries from Kokam, based on that company’s advanced Ultra High Energy Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Oxide (Ultra High Energy NMC) technology. The Solar Impulse uses four 38.5

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Walmart Canada commits to 100% alternatively powered fleet vehicles by 2028; orders 30 more Tesla semis

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We are always looking for innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and lead the industry in the drive for sustainable change. According to Tesla, the Tesla Semi will consume less than two kilowatt-hours of energy per mile at Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and highway speed, earning 50% more per mile than in a regular truck.

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