Zoomlion rolls out world’s first fully-electric truck crane
Zoomlion ZTC250N-EV 25-ton pure-electric truck crane brings down energy costs by 35 percent as against conventional truck cranes in the same class
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Konvetka CO2 heat pump thermal management system in an e-articulated bus
Since early this year, the first electric articulated bus equipped with a Konvekta CO2 heat pump thermal management system has been operated by the public transport company VAG in Nuremberg. The e-bus is the emission-free alternative to diesel buses. If one wants to do completely without fossil fuel, the AC components must also be accommodated […]
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BYD and Hino enter strategic alliance to develop commercial BEVs
Chinese EV major BYD and Japanese manufacturer Hino Motors have signed a strategic business alliance agreement recently with a focus on collaborating in commercial battery electric vehicles (BEVs) development. The two companies will accelerate the development of commercial BEVs to provide the best-fit product for customers in a timely manner. To begin with, the alliance […]
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Electric vehicles emerges most discussed theme on Twitter in Q4 2019 among automotive influencers, reveals GlobalData
Electric vehicles (EV) has emerged as the most discussed theme on Twitter among the world’s leading automotive influencers, with more than 100% quarter-on-quarter (QOQ) growth in tweet volume during Q4 2019, according to GlobalData. An analysis of GlobalData’s Vehicle Manufacturers Influencer Platform, which tracks the industry experts from automotive sector and their discussions around the […]
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Citroën invents 100% electric mobility for all with AMI
In 2020, with Ami 100% ëlectric, the Citroën Brand, with more than 100 years of history and non-conformist iconic vehicles, intends to unleash urban mobility for all. Citroën’s DNA is about innovation with bold, unexpected solutions, and products or services inspired by the largest number of people. As a direct descendant of AMI ONE Concept […]
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Busworld Europe 2019: Making a ‘clean’ slate!
The latest edition of Busworld Europe saw bus makers and suppliers presenting their products and ideas, with clear foci on clean energy and sophisticated tech-features that mark a refreshingly ‘new’ and ‘clean’ start for the industry towards a new era.
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Report: Fuel-saving techs, e-axles will keep profitable SUVs on sale as emission rules tighten
Consumers across the world are flocking towards sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and away from traditional sedans, wagons and hatchbacks, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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Dana acquires Nordresa, offers complete system solutions to customers
Dana Incorporated has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nordresa Motors, Inc., which is a prominent integration and application engineering expert for the development and commercialization of electric powertrains for commercial vehicles. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The investment further enhances Dana’s electrification capabilities by combining its complete portfolio of motors, […]
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ABB to install EV charger network in Singapore petrol stations
ABB has won a contract from Shell to deliver and commission its market-leading electric vehicle infrastructure at ten Shell stations island-wide. The first ABB Terra 54 DC (Direct Current) fast charger has now been switched on and is ready to charge at Shell’s Sengkang station, in north-east Singapore. Additional chargers will be commissioned over the […]
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Battery downsizing possible with new battery housing from MAHLE
Ultrafast charging with integrated thermal management A key factor in the acceptance of electric vehicles is sufficient cruising range. Instead of achieving this by using ever larger batteries, MAHLE offers a newly developed battery housing with integrated thermal management as a solution for increasing the rapid charging capability of the battery. This allows traction batteries […]
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