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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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In August 2009, Nissan North America (NNA) deployed OorjaPacs for the 60 tugs at its Smyrna, Tenn., The Hybrid Electric Vehicles developed in the program will serve as future test platforms for SymPowerco’s FEDMFC and for retrofit Hybrid Power Systems of varying designs. assembly plant. Earlier post.).

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2022 GMC Hummer EV: the biggest, baddest, butchest EV to hit the market?

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That month, the SUV version appeared as one of three future EVs serving as backdrops for a presentation by CEO Mary Barra and other executives to reveal some details about future electric Chevrolet crossover and pickup models. Before Tesla, they were seen as nerdy golf carts, far from usable as “real cars.”

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Nickel expert calls on Musk, Farley, others to demand Nickel sourcing in North America

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Surging prices of nickel, a potentially major influence in the future of the global electric vehicle market, have encouraged one mining expert in the field to call on automotive CEOs to demand more attention toward sourcing the metal in North America. There are ample, good-quality nickel projects in North America.”

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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In his CES talk, Fields said that rapidly advancing connectivity; software and sensor technology; and big data were the enablers behind the Smart Mobility projects—eight in North America, nine in Europe and Africa, seven in Asia and one in South America. Vehicle data might enable lower insurance rates for good drivers.

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I went to China to test drive Yadea’s electric scooters, e-bikes, and A LOT more!

Baua Electric

And now that several of the models are coming to Europe and North America, Yadea’s lineup is looking even more interesting. Yadea will also have several other accessories available in the future as they expand their line of cargo carriers, child seats, and other utility-oriented optional accessories.

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