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A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries

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Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry. km/h (12 mph). meters, a molded width of 23.6

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Dow Kokam and PVI partner on fully electric refuse trucks

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Dow Kokam and PVI are partnering on a small fleet of fully electric refuse trucks. The electric truck and its battery system, which will be produced and assembled in France, were unveiled at Pollutec 2010 by PVI and its partner SITA, a subsidiary of Suez Environnement, alongside examples of Dow Kokam’s battery system technology.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group sold more than 215,000 fully electric vehicles worldwide in 2022, which represents an increase over the previous year of almost 108%. Fully electric vehicles accounted for just under 9% of total sales volumes last year, and this share is set to increase to 15% in 2023.

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Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs in N America and Europe by end of 2025

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As part of an ongoing comprehensive product plan, 50% of Jeep brand sales in the US will be fully electric by 2030, while 100% of European sales will be all-electric by then. As a result, 50% of brand sales in the US will be all-electric vehicles. Jeep Recon. The Wagoneer family is also set to grow with an all-new SUV.

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UPS and Electric Vehicles International Begin Demonstration of Fully Electric Walk-In Van

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Over the past year, EVI and UPS have worked together to develop a vehicle to meet the needs of the parcel delivery service industry. The drivetrain for the EVI-WI combines a 99 kWh Li-ion battery pack from Valence, a 150 kW (continuous), 200 kW (peak electric motor) and a five speed automatic manual transmission with PTO.

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Walmart Canada commits to 100% alternatively powered fleet vehicles by 2028; orders 30 more Tesla semis

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This state-of-the-art facility will feature a fully electric Walmart fleet base, a first for Walmart internationally. We are always looking for innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and lead the industry in the drive for sustainable change.

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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

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It will be the first fully electric addition to GMC’s lineup, driven by next-generation EV propulsion technology that enables off-road capability, on-road performance and an immersive driving experience. GMC introduced the 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1. 800-volt DC public fast charging5 compatibility of up to 350 kilowatts.

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