Bosch eBike Systems is setting up a regional business unit in Suzhou, China with technical and commercial experts to help Asia's bicycle manufacturers prepare for growing global demand for ped-elec bikes, which the company began promoting ...
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US-based engineering simulation software developer ANSYS in association with the General Motors (GM), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and ESim is working to design better, safer and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for ...
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UQM Technologies has joined hands with Kinetics Drive Solutions to create better integrated electric motor and multi-speed transmission system for commercial vehicle applications. The system is engineered to provide commercial vehicle ...
German automaker BMW Group has reportedly increased the production of its electric car, i3 to address the growing demand for the model. The company has increased the capacity of the Leipzig facility, where i3 is assembled, from 70 units ...
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Mercedes-Benz started into the new year with an increase in sales by 15.4%. Worldwide the company delivered 109,477 vehicles to customers, more than in any January before. "After the record year in 2013 we are starting into another year ...
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Veliky Novogorod to become largest gas carrier in Gazprom’s fleet Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014 A naming ceremony took place today for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier at STX O&S shipyard in the city of Jinhae (South Korea). The ...
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A new study from North Carolina State University indicates that even a sharp increase in the use of electric drive passenger vehicles (EDVs) by 2050 would not significantly reduce emissions of high-profile air pollutants carbon dioxide, ...
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Eco-friendly vehicles distributor Green Automotive (GAC) has purchased 21.63% stake in American electric truck manufacturer Viridian Motor (VMC). This move is a part of the company's strategy to become a leading player in electric ...
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German automaker Daimler has entered into a equity collar agreement with Tesla Motors, a US-based manufacturer of electric vehicles and electric vehicle powertrain components. As per the agreed terms, Daimler, which already has 4% in ...
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Deret Transport, one of France's largest logistics companies, has recently opted for the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid. The Deret Group is among the pioneers of electric mobility in France and now has one of the largest hybrid fleets in Europe, ...
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A senior BMW product developersays the Bavarian car maker’s entire range will need to turn towards partial or full electrification in the future to meet Europe’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations. BMW board member ...
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The new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to buy from dealerships in China. The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. Dr ...
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The sleekly styled Honda FCEV Concept, made its world debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda's next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the U.S. ...
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Japanese automaker Toyota Motor is set to unveil its latest hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) and four other world-premiere concepts at Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. Expected to be introduced by 2015, the new FCV Concept vehicle ...
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Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler is keen to expand its partnership with electric vehicle specialist Tesla Motors to electrify more models in its range. Asked about the German automotive giant’s component purchasing deal with ...
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