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Sevcon Motor Controllers for new AUCMA EV light electric truck

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Ltd has selected Sevcon as the motor controller supplier for its new light truck, the A-2. Aimed at municipal fleets in both domestic and overseas markets, the new A-2 light duty truck is powered by a 72V 16 kW AC motor. Chinese firm AUCMA Electric Vehicle Co.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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family top model as part of its ACCELERATE brand strategy: the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). For atmospheric interior lighting, the Ambient Lighting feature offers a choice of up to 30 colors. Like the ID.3 4, the new ID.5

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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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IIHS: few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian AEB systems

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Research tests conducted as part of the development of the nighttime evaluation also showed substantial declines in performance in dark conditions. The ambient illumination surrounding the test track must remain below 1 lux—about the amount of light cast by a full moon—throughout the evaluation.

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FAW-GM launches diesel light-duty truck, the Jiefang F330 Super; 6-8% more fuel efficient than competition

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FAW-GM has launched its first premium light-duty truck, the Jiefang F330 Super, in Beijing. Its top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) is 20% faster than the top speed of engines in other models on the market, GM said. In addition, the F330 Super’s engine produces 5-8 db less noise than engines in other products on the market.

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eVTOL company Vertical Aerospace logs up to 1,000 pre-orders valued at up to $4B

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Vertical Aerospace, developer of the VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft ( earlier post ), announced investments from American Airlines, Avolon, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, who have invested in the PIPE and are part of Vertical’s strategic partner ecosystem; Microsoft’s M12, 40 North and Rocket Internet SE have also invested in the business.

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New Indian firm Ola launch stunning and beautiful 70 mph electric scooter

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Today the scooters look like leaders in the local market, but tomorrow could see shockwaves reverberate globally. kW electric motor mounted within the scooter’s frame provides the S1 with a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and an even faster top speed in the S1 Pro of 115 km/h (71 mph). Indian Market. million units.

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