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Cummins acquiring Brammo for energy storage technology

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Brammo began developing and building electric motorcycles in 2007; the company originally developed custom battery modules for electric racing motorcycles that could compete and win against gas equivalents. In 2015, Brammo sold its electric motorcycle division to investor Polaris. kWh to 100 kWh and 12V to 700V.

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U.S. pace of EV adoption rivals rate of California: analysis

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Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are gaining traction in auto markets across the world, and new data shows that U.S. The news comes following a California mandate banning the sale of new gas cars by 2035 enacted last year. adoption rates could be set to skyrocket in the years to come. A number of U.S. If the U.S.

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Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program encourages sustainable transport

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Rhode Island is offering new incentives to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles with its new DRIVE EV program. It is one of the newer programs in the country, and can be combined with federal incentives to drive further savings on electric vehicles.