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Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs

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Each battery box stores 1,600 kWh of electricity, and is similar in size to a standard 20-foot container. Source: South China Morning Post via Tech Times Images: COSCO The post Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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SolarXOne: fully electric, solar-powered autonomous drone

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Its SolarXOne fixed-wing aircraft not only soaks up and stores the sun rays that power it, but also packs onboard tech that allows it to make its own decisions during flights. more… The post SolarXOne: fully electric, solar-powered autonomous drone appeared first on Electrek.

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New electric MINI Countryman E to begin production in November in Germany

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From 2017, the second-generation MINI Countryman featured the MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 as the first plug-in hybrid MINI model to offer an additional 65 kW/88 hp electric motor on the rear axle. The new generation of the largest MINI model is fully electric and locally emission-free.

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Nissan approves first bi-directional charger for use with Nissan LEAF in the US; Fermata Energy FE-15 charger

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Bi-directional charging technology means not only charging the Nissan LEAF, but also sending energy stored in the vehicle battery back to the building or the grid. Nissan LEAF and Fermata charger.

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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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In the event of an extended power outage, such as a public safety power shutoff, electricity stored in the microgrid’s battery storage system can provide back-up power at VTA’s Cerone bus yard to allow the agency to continue operating battery-electric buses, serving riders and providing emergency transport if needed.

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RADAR RD6 electric pickup delivered to first users in China

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To date, Radar has established 52 stores and 24 experience centers that cover 50 cities across China. The Radar RD6 mid-size electric pickup truck is the first mass market fully electric truck produced in China.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept EQT electric small van

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The concept vehicle illustrates this spaciousness and high level of variability for families and outdoor fans with a lot of luggage or sports equipment with an electric longboard integrated into the load compartment. The fully electric version for private customers will follow later.

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