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RISE Robotics raises $3M in additional funding; electric linear actuation systems

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RISE Robotics, a leader in high-performance and cost-effective electric linear actuation solutions, raised $3 million in additional funding. The funding round was led by The Engine, the venture firm spun out of MIT that invests in early-stage Tough Tech companies. —Reed Sturtevant.

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Folding electric car prototype revealed

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A prototype electric car which can fold itself up to save parking room has been revealed today by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso.

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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.” 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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Jeep teased its upcoming compact SUV 4×4

Electric Vehicles India

The Jeep has teased its upcoming compact SUV 4Xe powertrain a nomenclature for its hybrids that can be used either for a regular 4X4 compact SUV axle with electric motors or a fully electrically driven axle. Also read related article: EVs Success Story-MITS students invented hybrid electric jeep.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024, Based on GM’s Ultium Platform – Honda confirmed plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the US for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models.

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Vouchers are Becoming the Clean Vehicle Incentive of Choice for Fleets

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While the program supported three electrification technologies, including hybrid-electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric (EV), and over nine vehicle classifications, the popular Class 2B HEVs (e.g. Clay earned a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from MIT, and a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College.

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