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Euro Parliament Environment Committee approves 147 g CO2/km target for light commercial vehicles by 2020; caps van speed

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Members of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a draft law setting out rules for achieving a 147 g CO 2 /km (235 g/mile) target for new light commercial vehicles by 2020, down from 203 g/km (325 g/mile) today—i.e., The vote was 53 to 4 with 1 abstention.

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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The EVV is a self-contained, all-electric transportation solution that has been optimized to store, transport, and deliver testing and vaccines to a large population across a wide variety of environments and locations. The low-speed EV can also maneuver through car-free zones bringing essential services directly to patients that need them.

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment. The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways. Deliveries to other reservation holders and customers will steadily increase as production continues to ramp.

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Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

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miles per gallon at 85 mph. Further enhancing the VNL driving experience, its lower engine RPMs during operation creates a more pleasurable driving experience with a quieter cab environment and reduced engine vibration.

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Canada-based ElectraMeccanica to build SOLO EVs in Arizona

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The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment, and is engineered for a single occupant. kWh battery pack, the SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways.

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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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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell exceeds 94 mph in desert test

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mph (152.24 The fuel cell vehicle was able to traverse the off-road terrain of the lake bed’s surrounding desert environs, benefitting from the substantial ground clearance of a compact SUV. Hyundai has nearly 100 Tucson Fuel Cell SUVs on the roads in Southern California; the first was delivered to its owner in June 2014.

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