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Volvo Cars says early demand for fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD is strong

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Volvo Cars has opened order books for the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD ( earlier post ), the company’s first fully electric car which is based on the best-selling SUV, in selected markets. Production and the first customer deliveries of the XC40 Recharge P8 are scheduled to begin later this year.

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ACEEE calls on EPA to consider EV efficiency in upcoming proposal for LDV standards

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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is calling on the EPA to consider EV efficiency in its upcoming GHG standards for cars. miles per kilowatt (mi/kWh) hour, the 300 million cars expected to be on the road in 2050 would add 1.2 Over the vehicle’s lifetime, the XC40 Recharge could cause as much as 27.2

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Peugeot introduces new e-PARTNER electric van

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The new Peugeot e-PARTNER comes with: a range of up to 275 km (171 miles) in the WLTP cycle (in the process of being approved); 2 lengths (Standard and Long); 2 silhouettes, Vans (up to 3 seats) and Deep Cabins (up to 5 seats); towing capacity up to 750 kg; a payload of up to 800 kg; and.

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Blue Bird enters commercial vehicle market with flexible Class 5-6 EV chassis

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Blue Bird’s flexible Class 5-6 chassis will enable a broad range of fully-electric vehicles, including last-mile delivery step vans, motorhomes, and other specialty vehicles. The battery packs take between one and twelve hours to fully recharge depending on the charging infrastructure. million miles driven to-date.

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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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The partners are planning the installation of as many as 60 DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350 mile route between the Colorado front range and the Starbucks Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle. Twin Falls, ID. Uintah, ID. Grand Junction, CO. Glenwood Springs, CO. Silverthorne, CO. Idaho Springs, CO.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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All B-Class Electric Drive vehicles will be covered by Battery Coverage Plus which includes 8-year, 100,000 mile battery coverage, coverage for defects, coverage for capacity, no cost annual maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km). The standard equipment package includes a head unit with 5.8

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Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

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The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries. The ISX12N meets California ARB optional Low NO x standard of 0.02 g/bhp-hr, a 90% reduction from engines operating at the current EPA NO x limit of 0.2 g/bhp-hr.

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