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Schaeffler secures volume orders for commercial vehicle electric traction motors, hybrid modules

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Schaeffler has secured a volume production order to supply electric motors to a key manufacturer in the commercial vehicle sector, starting in 2023. The winding formed on the winding blade is drawn off onto a linear magazine, from where it is transferred to a rotary magazine in several layers.

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Nissan is Done Investing in New Gas Engines

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Speaking with the Australian magazine Drive , a company executive said its future lies in electrification and noted that it would not invest in new internal combustion powertrain technologies. The announcement comes after Nissan’s competitors rolled out plans to collaborate on new gas engines.

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Refreshed Land Rover lineup to include new plug-in hybrid

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We've heard a lot about Jaguar's plans to launch a gas, hybrid, and electric version of everything it sells by 2025. Now British car magazine Autocar reports that the company will launch four new models by. Land Rover and its sister company Jaguar each are planning new lineups by 2024 and 2025 respectively.

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Protean Electric suggests hybrid retrofit market in US will approach 500K total units by 2020

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An all-new hybrid retrofit market will emerge and grow to a half million vehicles total by 2020, according to Protean Electric, which has developed an in-wheel motor electric drive system for light-duty vehicles. million vehicles, according to information from General Service Administration reports and Automotive Fleet Magazine.

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. See more at E Magazine.

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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Norway has offered strong incentives for motorists to switch to Electric Vehicles with strong tax incentives for electric vehicles. ICE vehicles are subject to a significant tax, and electric vehicles are exempt from that tax. As a result, you can get a much better EV, at any price, compared to price-competitive gas cars.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

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The manufacturing of new cars, even electric ones, generates heavy emissions, contributing to pollution. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. If your car is truly beyond repair, buying a hybrid or electric vehicle is likely the best option. See more at E Magazine.

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