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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. The Volvo LIGHTS project’s transformative impact on fleet operations is designed to be scalable and replicable to reduce emissions throughout the freight eco-system.

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NIO launches smart electric mid-large SUV ES7; up to 579 miles of range CLTC

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NIO held a product launch event that premiered the ES7, a smart electric mid-large SUV, and the 2022 ES8, ES6, and EC6. Air suspension is also standard across the range. The combination of Power Home, Power Charger, and a nationwide network of close to 1,000 Power Swap stations will eliminate range anxiety for ES7 users.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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A VR9-level security vehicle protects against attacks with short- and long-range weapons up to 7.62 The integrated protection concept of the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection was factored into the development of the new 7 Series range. VPAM BRV tests the whole vehicle and not just the materials used.

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Geely Auto launches new premium electrified product series – Geely Galaxy

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Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto Group officially launched a new high-end electrified product series, Geely Galaxy at a flagship event in Hangzhou. The first car from the Geely Galaxy range, the Galaxy L7 long-range PHEV SUV was unveiled along with a fully electric concept model, the “Galaxy Light.”

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Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X makes US production model debut

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Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X made its US production model debut for the LA Auto Show. bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models. This diverse portfolio of electrified products will help propel Toyota toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. sales volume.

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Event: Tesla Dedicates Texas Plant, Promises New Products

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The 2X indicates the rough doubling of production capacity by the company with the opening of new plants in Germany and Texas. Timing aside, both plants are delivering products (initially the Model Y crossover) to fill backlogs of orders in Europe and the U.S. Last year Tesla produced around one million vehicles. Next Year. “So

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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The standard model of the eActros is planned to roll off the production line in Wörth am Rhein (Germany) from autumn 2021. The findings from the "eActros innovation fleet" which started in 2018 and the close exchanges with customers have been incorporated into the development of the series-production model.

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