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JLR presents second-life energy storage from Range Rover PHEV batteries

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The initiative builds on the previously announced collaboration with Wykes Engineering Ltd, where second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries are being utilised in one of the largest energy storage […] The post JLR presents second-life energy storage from Range Rover PHEV batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volvo Trucks presents new electric axle for extended range

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More batteries mean longer range, which creates opportunities for long distance transports to also be electrified. They can currently cover a wide range of transport assignments. Volvo Trucks unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle at the IAA Transport show in Hannover, Germany.

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QUANTRON presents Q-Light fuel-cell transporter; 3.5t-4.2t range

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QUANTRON is presenting the Q-Light fuel-cell-electric transporter at the NUFAM trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry in Europe. tonne range, the Q-Light FCEV is unique in Europe. Depending on requirements, the vehicle can be equipped with up to four hydrogen tanks and thus achieve a range of up to 500 km. t variant.

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BMW M presents Concept XM PHEV

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At Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, BMW M GmbH presented the new BMW Concept XM; the concept car looks ahead to the most powerful BMW M car ever to go into series production, which is set to begin at the end of 2022. ALl-electric range is estimated to be up to 80 km (WLTP) or up to 30 miles (EPA).

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MINI will present two members of the new electric MINI family at IAA

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MINI will present two members of the new electric MINI family at IAA: the fifth generation MINI Cooper and the new MINI Countryman. As an all-electric vehicle, the new MINI is available in the Cooper E variant and as the Cooper SE, featuring higher output and range. It is no longer used as an engine specification.

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Vitesco presents externally excited synchronous electric motor for future EV drive systems

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At the EVS Symposium in Oslo, Vitesco Technologies is presenting an externally excited synchronous electric machine (EESM) which does not require the use of rare earth metals and which is specifically designed for high ranges, faster driving on highways, and thus for future long-distance electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen presents the ID. GTI Concept show car at IAA

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Volkswagen is presenting the ID. 2all concept that was presented in March ( earlier post )—a future electric compact car that costs around €25,000. 2all concept that was presented in March ( earlier post )—a future electric compact car that costs around €25,000. GTI Concept is based on the ID. With the ID.

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