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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets. The V-Duct applied in the WMC300FR 3-wheeled hybrid bike.

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Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

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The solar PV and battery energy storage system will give VTA operational flexibility on when to purchase the utility power needed to charge its vehicle fleet, saving the agency on its electricity costs and further reducing its total operating costs compared to continued diesel bus operations.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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The low cost of ‘refuelling’ in relatively short periods of time reinforce this. Electricity providers E.ON The phenomenon known as ‘range anxiety’—concern about battery life when undertaking long journeys—is falling as drivers become more familiar with their vehicles.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform

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Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

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After a slow start, Toyota is looking to shake things up with its next round of electric cars. Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. The Japanese automaker has been notoriously slow in transitioning to fully electric vehicles. of Toyota’s total sales.

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