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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

Green Car Congress

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is supplying its modular hybrid transmission to the 2020 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and in the 0-100 mph run by 4.7 liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine. seconds better.

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CATL to supply BMW with cylindrical cells for EVs starting in 2025

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) said it would begin supplying German automaker BMW with cylindrical battery cells for its next generation of electric vehicles beginning in 2025. 0-60 MPH acceleration tops out at just 4.4 Tesla’s fastest variant for the all-electric crossover will get you to 60 MPH from a standstill in just 3.5

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Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

Green Car Congress

Technology enabling to both supply power and perform charging while driving (dynamic charging) is being researched and developed as a means of addressing issues such as those above. The system enables dynamic charging with a charging power of 180 kW (DC 600 V, 300 A) while driving at a vehicle speed of 155 km/h (96 mph).

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Tesla & other EV automakers seek mining deals to secure battery metal supplies

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Tesla and other EV automakers are seeking to ink mining deals to secure metal supplies for battery production. “There is a real concern on the battery metal side in terms of supply.” “Speaking of which, from a raw materials perspective, we offer long-term contracts to secure our supply chain to also enable the script.

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Tesla Roadster to come in 2023 if company can avoid supply chain ‘mega drama’

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric automaker could ship the next-generation Roadster in 2023, as long as 2022 is not filled with “mega drama” in terms of supply chain shortages. Due to the challenges with production and supply chain restrictions, there hasn’t been a set timetable for Tesla to release the Roadster.

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Ashok Leyland acquires Switch Mobility, GM to supply electric batteries

Electric Vehicles India

Ashok Leyland acquires Switch Mobility, GM to supply electric batteries. GM to supply electric batteries & hydrogen fuel cell systems. General Motors Co will supply electric batteries and hydrogen fuel cell systems for rail supplier Wabtec Corp’s locomotives. It can accelerate 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 9.6

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Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range 0-60 mph now under 4 seconds

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The Ford F-150 Lightning with Extended Range Battery will be one quick truck, with the veteran automaker recently announcing that the vehicle’s 0-60 mph time has been updated to less than 4 seconds. For context, Ford had previously estimated that the Lightning’s 0-60 mph time would be around 4.5 0-60 now under 4.0

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