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Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar van

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Nissan has begun production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. Hailing from Nissan’s electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) expertise, it was engineered for capability, reliability and sustainability, with business owners in mind.

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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Genesis Motor America announced the start of sales of its first electric vehicle, the GV60 ( earlier post ). The Genesis GV60 enters the US market with a number of available world-first automotive features, including Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere. Electrify America. Later this year, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.4-billion

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Nissan targets 40% of US sales to be fully electric by 2030

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Nissan North America has set a target that more than 40% of its US vehicle sales by 2030 will be fully electric, with even more to be electrified. To build on the success of LEAF, which is now in its second generation, Nissan will offer the all-electric ARIYA crossover in 2022. 2021 Nisaan LEAF. Nissan Motor Co.,

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019.

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Ford eliminating 3800 jobs in Europe; driven by transition to fully electric powertrains

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These changes are driven by the transition to fully electric powertrains and reduced vehicle complexity. Additionally, a leaner cost structure will be created for Ford’s administrative, marketing, sales and distribution functions in Europe, which includes the elimination of approximately 1,000 positions.

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Allison Transmission to present new fully electric axle for fire and rescue vehicles at Interschutz 2022

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Allison Transmission is introducing its new electric axle, Allison eGen Power, for fire and rescue vehicles at Interschutz 2022 (20 – 25 June) in Hanover. The eGen Power 100D axle is one of the most powerful electric axle systems on the market. Allison 100D electric axle.

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Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in high performance electric motor manufacturer H3X

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H3X designs and manufactures advanced electric motors to enable sustainable aviation and other high-performance applications. These areas include electromagnetics, material science, power electronics, additive manufacturing, motor control, and thermals. This latest funding brings the total raised by H3X to $9 million.