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Lucid Motors unveils Lucid Air luxury electric sedan

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The power of the Lucid Air is complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to 517 miles on a single charge. The well-equipped Air Touring model, available late 2021, from $95,000 ($87,500 after USA federal tax credit).

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Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge Plug-In Hybrid models with up to 41 miles of electric range in Pure Mode

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Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability.

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Volvo Cars brings updated electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge to US; increased range, RWD

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Range improvements come thanks to two new powertrains offered on both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. The new Single Motor Extended Range C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge feature a powerful 185 kW (248 hp) permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle and an 82 kWh battery pack.

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Strategic Alliance For Steel Fuel Tanks developing methodology for manufacturing low-mass steel fuel tanks for advanced hybrid vehicles; 30 to 40% mass reduction

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ArcelorMittal USA LLC. ThyssenKrupp Steel USA LLC. ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Dong Hee Industrial Co., Henkel Corporation. Nippon Steel Corporation. Nisshin Steel. North American Stainless. Nucor Corporation. Severstal North America Inc. Spectra Premium Industries. Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. Unipart Eberspacher.

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Vision Industries and Balqon to partner to build fuel cell terminal tractor

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This agreement combines the Cargotec USA Kalmar chassis with Balqon’s electric drivetrain ( earlier post ) and Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell range-extender. Vision’s proprietary hybrid drive system combines the acceleration of a battery-powered electric vehicle with the extended range provided by a hydrogen fuel cell.

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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year

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GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. 2012 US sales of plug-in vehicles by major OEMs. Click to enlarge. GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. by volume from 1,529 units in December 2011.

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One out of four consumers interested in electric vehicles

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From the USA Today Article: One out of four consumers say they would be willing to consider a plug-in electric car next time they are shopping for a new vehicle, Consumer Reports says one of its polls found. One out of four consumers interested in electric vehicles. Seven percent said it is “very likely&# they would buy one.