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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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Furthering its success in powering traditional medium-duty shuttles and trucks with its cutting-edge electric drivetrain technology, Phoenix Motorcars will integrate EasyMile’s driverless technology to its range of zero emission vehicles.

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CA Energy Commission awarding Wrightspeed $5.789M grant for retrofit range-extended electric powertrain for medium-duty commercial vehicles

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The California Energy Commission CEC is awarding Silicon Valley startup Wrightspeed a $5.789-million grant for Advanced Vehicle Technology Manufacturing. The grant is part of the CEC’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The Route retrofit drive system includes: Range-extending generator.

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Capstone Turbine To Unveil Prototype Microturbine Range-Extended Electric Supercar at LA Auto Show

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Capstone Turbine Corporation is introducing a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. The CMT-380 features a lithium-polymer battery pack that supports an all-electric range of up to 80 miles. seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. DOE and BIRD Grants.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. Other micro-turbine range extenders.

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Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

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Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, the project comprises three potential technology combinations: one a series-hybrid range extender configuration; and two parallel-hybrid range extender configurations.

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Joby completes initial FAA Systems, Compliance Reviews for eVTOL aircraft

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These reviews, completed at the end of last year, were recently granted approval by the FAA, providing the company with confidence in its development approach, preliminary production design, and defined path toward certification. Joby’s all-electric pre-production prototype on the tarmac at the company’s facility in Marina, CA.

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Hyperdrive developing diesel version of its 15 kW range extender

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a UK-based hybrid & electric vehicle powertrain specialist, is developing a diesel version of its 15 kW single-cylinder gasoline range extender. In the CUE-V, the 60 kg unit delivers 15 kW at 5,000 rpm—sufficient to allow the vehicle to cruise at 60 mph without depleting the batteries. Hyperdrive Innovation Ltd., Earlier post.).

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