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Volvo will make its first all-electric car in China; available in 2019, exported globally

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Volvo Cars announced at Auto Shanghai that it will build its first fully electric car in China. The all-new model will be based on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) for smaller cars, and will be available for sale in 2019 and exported globally from China, Volvo said. In 2010, Volvo Cars was acquired by Geely Holding.

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs New Eco Road Warriors Are Coming Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are notorious for their poor gas mileage, which leads to increased fuel costs and higher greenhouse gas emissions. Many wonder if fully electric models could hit the pavement soon. It is not yet for sale.

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Hyundai and Kia make €100M strategic investment in Arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today made a strategic investment of €100 million (US $110 million) in a new partnership with Arrival , a UK-based electric vehicle startup ( earlier post ). Hyundai and Kia recently announced the development of fully-electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs).

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Feature: Are Electric Fire Trucks in the Near Future?

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Another Niche Filled by an Electric Version. Electric cars, trucks and buses are slowly making their way onto roads. million electric vehicle sales to date. Hybrid and fully electric vehicles are already available for a variety of commercial and personal uses. However, the vehicle isn’t fully electric.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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It’s to be fully revealed in showcar form at next month’s IAA Transportation event in Germany, touted as “a mobile shelter for adventurers and sports enthusiasts who love the outdoors.” ” Its 90kW motor with 45 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 285km. Luxury accommodation.

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Custom Truck to offer Battle Motors electric trucks

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Custom Truck One Source , a single-source provider of specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions, is adding Battle Motors to its truck inventory. EV technology developer Battle Motors acquired commercial vehicle OEM Crane Carrier Company in 2021 ( earlier post ).

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs.