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UQM Technologies powers first all-electric mini bus in Hungary

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continues to broaden its global customer base, with a UQM PowerPhase electric motor and controller systems being used to power an all-electric mini bus built by Inter Tan-ker Ltd. in Hungary. The Inter Tan-ker mini bus, equipped with the PowerPhase HD Select 150 drive system, has a reported range of nearly 300 kilometers (185 miles).

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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Rolls-Royce’s technology will power Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft. Around 150 Rolls-Royce engineers based in countries including Hungary, Germany, US and the UK will work with the Vertical Aerospace team on developing the aircraft which is aiming to be one of the world’s first certified eVTOLs.

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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IONITY , the joint venture of BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche that is developing and implementing a High-Power Charging (HPC) network for EVs across Europe ( earlier post ), has formed initial strategic partnerships for the realization of its HPC network.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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Honda aims to win a new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency in an 8,500-mile (13,679 km) drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries in a 1.6 i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. In Europe, right from the start customers will have the choice between several models with front-wheel and all-wheel drive and various power levels, some rated at over 200 kW.

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Mercedes-Benz previews Tesla fighter with electrical thought

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Mercedes will to start with create MMA cars at factories in Rastatt, Germany; Keckskemet, Hungary; and Beijing. The Thought CLA includes a drivetrain with an estimated length of greater than 466 miles, in line with Ecu trying out requirements. A 175-kilowatt electrical motor coupled to a two-speed transmission powers the coupe.

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Audi adjustments what, the way it builds to pressure out CO2

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At the Brussels plant’s immense roof is a solar power array that may generate as much as 9.7 Rooftop view The array is scheduled for an improve, which is anticipated to extend its potency and handover the plant with much more power, D’hoore stated. megawatts of electrical energy, relying at the quantity of light.

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