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  D.C. Metro will deploy 12 electric buses as part of a pilot program to transition to an emission-free fleet

  The Washington DC Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has expedited its plan to decarbonize its bus fleets, ordering 10 new electric buses and opening its first electric bus garage by 2027.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 31, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
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  Smart's latest teasers give a glimpse of the design of its upcoming electric crossover, the #3

  Smart has released new teasers of its #3 electric crossover, giving a detailed look into its design, ahead of its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show. The coupe-SUV version of the #1 is expected to share the same electric powertrain with its sibling and is set to go on sale in China this June, with a European launch planned for 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 29, 2023, 1:13 p.m.
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  BMW Completes Test Runs for i5 Electric Sedan in Northern Europe

  BMW has finished a year-long testing program for its electric i5 sedan in northern Sweden, where the prototype was put through a rigorous assessment on ice and snow, as well as in German facilities near the Dingolfing factory.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 29, 2023, 1:03 p.m.
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  Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing Orders 200 Freightliner ZEV Trucks

  Daimler Truck North America has secured a deal to deliver 200 zero-emission trucks to Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing, with the first five Freightliner trucks already in operation at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 29, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
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  Kia revealed details of the EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV

  Following a design preview two weeks ago, Kia has revealed more information about its all-new EV9 electric flagship SUV, including powertrain specifications, dimensions, and features.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 29, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  Nissan Unveils New "X-in-1" Approach to Electrified Powertrain Development

  Through the X-in-1 approach Nissan is expected to result in a 30% reduction in development and manufacturing costs compared to 2019 by 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 28, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
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  Electric Toyotas will be able to charge wirelessly thanks to Electreon technology

  Israeli company Electreon has partnered with Toyota and component manufacturer Denso to create a receiver based on Electreon's existing technology. The receiver will allow electric vehicles to be retrofitted with wireless charging capabilities.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 28, 2023, 1:44 p.m.
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  Ford Plans to Revive Capri Name for Second European Electric Model

  Ford is reportedly planning to bring back the iconic Capri brand name for its second European electric model, based on Volkswagen's MEB platform.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 28, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests electric trucks in Finland at temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius

  Mercedes-Benz Trucks development and test engineers tested the operational readiness of the eActros LongHaul and eActros 300 as a tractor unit under extreme conditions at temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 28, 2023, 12:25 p.m.
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  Fisker Ocean boasts best electric SUV range in Europe with 440 miles WLTP rating, 61 miles more than Ford Mustang Mach-E

  Fisker's upcoming electric SUV, the Ocean, is set to offer the best driving range of any electric SUV in Europe with a WLTP rating of 440 miles. The range surpasses the current champ, BMW's iX, by 60 miles and is 61 miles more than that of the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 27, 2023, 5:36 p.m.
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  Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin reaches production milestone of 5,000 electric cars a week

  Tesla has achieved a significant production milestone at its Gigafactory Berlin, where the company has now produced 5,000 Model Y vehicles in a week, potentially enabling the factory to produce over 250,000 vehicles annually.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 27, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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  Burger King Moves Nearly One Third of its Field Team Transportation to Electric Vehicles

  Burger King has taken a major step towards achieving its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning nearly one-third of its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) across 16 states, with plans to move to 100% EVs by 2030.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 24, 2023, 1:38 p.m.
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  Volvo and Boliden team up to launch battery-electric trucks for underground mining

  Swedish mining group Boliden is set to become one of the world's first mining companies to use battery-electric trucks for heavy underground transport in collaboration with Volvo Trucks, which could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 25%.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 24, 2023, 10:54 a.m.
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  Porsche will manufacture the future all-electric Cayenne at Volkswagen Slovakia’s multi-brand location in Bratislava

  Volkswagen Slovakia's multi-brand location in Bratislava has been selected by Porsche as the manufacturing site for their upcoming all-electric Cayenne model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 23, 2023, 2:43 p.m.
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  Hyundai Mobis Develops the In-wheel System, an Electric Motor Inside the Wheels

  Hyundai Mobis announced that they have succeeded in developing the in-wheel system, which lets the motor control each wheel directly. The key technologies for in-wheel system, including drive motor and the controller, have been developed by Hyundai Mobis in-house.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 3:23 p.m.
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  Volta Trucks Receives European Certification for Its All-Electric 16-Tonne Volta Zero Vehicle

  Volta Trucks has obtained the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle, marking a major milestone in the company's production journey.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
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  London Electric Vehicle Company Reaches Production of 10,000th Electric Taxi

  London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has achieved a significant milestone with the production of its 10,000th electric taxi at its Ansty factory in Coventry, UK. This marks the company's progress towards becoming a leading zero-carbon mobility technology company, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 2:33 p.m.
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  Polestar Unveils Limited-Edition BST 230 with More Focus on Performance Design Details

  Polestar has introduced the limited-edition Polestar 2 BST edition 230, which is the second special model after the BST edition 270. The vehicle features a dual-motor electric powertrain that delivers 469 horsepower (350 kilowatts) and 501 pound-feet (680 Newton-meters) of torque.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
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  Hyundai Revealed an Automatic Charging Robot that Connects and Disconnects Itself From Electric Vehicles

  Hyundai Motor Group has introduced an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EV), capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it once the charging session is complete. The Korean automaker has released a YouTube video showcasing its capabilities.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 12:08 p.m.
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  Ford Prepares to Launch Europe-Exclusive Electric SUV Based on VW’s MEB Architecture

  Ford has announced plans to launch the all-electric Ford Explorer EV in Europe later this year. The SUV was designed specifically with European buyers in mind and shares the Volkswagen Group's MEB architecture with the Volkswagen ID.4. It will be the first Ford to be built in Germany at its new EV plant in Cologne.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 21, 2023, 2:38 p.m.