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Linear Labs to begin mass production of high-torque M200 e-mobility motor in September

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The company will start with an allocation of production that is distributed between itself and several Tier One sub-contractors in order to expedite the manufacturing ramp rate and delivery of motors to early customers. Linear Labs is expecting to manufacture and deliver at least 100,000 M200 motors by the end of 2021.

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Tesla Not Disruptive, Future Is Tiny Electric 'Golf Carts': Harvard Scholar

Green Car Reports

It's an article--actually a handful of articles--covering research by a scholar of "disruption" who argues that Silicon Valley startup carmaker Tesla Motors isn't disruptive. Friday's the day we use for the stranger and more oddball stories in our lineup, and one of the more unusual we've seen in a while comes from Harvard University.

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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The rules explicitly exclude devices used to charge a motor vehicle that is powered by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current, and which may include a nonelectrical source of power designed to charge batteries and components.

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IIHS awards Chevrolet Volt & Nissan Leaf top ratings in 1st US crash tests of mainstream electric cars

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The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf earned the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the first US crash test evaluations of plug-in electric cars. That lifts General Motors’ current model tally to 12 and Nissan’s to 3.

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Feature: Are Electric Fire Trucks in the Near Future?

Clean Fleet Report

It’s a series plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt. The truck features two electric motors with a total output of 490 horsepower and off-the-chart torque. Now, the fully networked engine is touring the country and boasting innovative safety features, excellent driving dynamics and superior maneuverability.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. The FDNY and NYPD initially will use the vehicles for non-emergency duties, including use by NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents. The Chevrolet Volt is the first electric car being used by the NYPD.

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Electric Car Watch #9: Where is the Strom-R3 electric car?

Plug In India

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the Indian electric car startup Strom Motors and what they need to do to be a relevant player this decade. Now, can Strom Motors sustain themselves for the next 4-5 years? Do write in the comments below on your thoughts on Strom Motors.