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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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Major progress has been made in terms of power density, operating range, weight, installation space requirement and flexibility. The power density of the electric drive system increased by 30% over the BMW Group’s existing fully electric vehicles; gravimetric energy density of the high-voltage battery at cell level is up by 20%.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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With the Concept EQS, Mercedes-Maybach is providing a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model for the luxury brand. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) with the optional package. Its maximum speed is limited to 220 km/h (137 mph). Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS.

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New Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV to be the flagship model in the Panamera line

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seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). l/100 km (81 mpg US), and the new flagship Panamera can drive on fully electric power for up to 50 kilometers. The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid combines a 100 kW electric motor with a 404 kW (550 hp) V8 engine. The new PHEV accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

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Featuring two asynchronous electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 300 kW, an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and combined power consumption of 22.2 kWh/ 100km, the EQC delivers an electric range of more than 450 km according to the NEDC. seconds, and the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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The controller continuously computes the optimal interplay of the electric motors for every driving situation. Audi already has developed a wealth of IP on quattro four-wheel drive, torque vectoring and electric drive systems. The MLB is characterized by the longitudinal installation of the powertrain. —Siegfried Pint.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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As one MIT report found, on average, “a fully electric vehicle emits about 25 percent less carbon than a comparable hybrid car.” mph” in the United States. The typical carbon footprint of an individual in the United States stands at 16 tons , which is one of the highest rates globally, but EVs can help significantly reduce this.

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