Some people insist the steering yoke will be illegal, but that may not be the case.
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GM unveils amusing ‘No way, Norway’ EV Superbowl ad starring Will Ferrell
As promised, GM has a new ad campaign running on the 2021 Super Bowl touting its commitment to electric vehicles against Norway‘s, a country pushing up against two-thirds of its vehicle sales being EVs…
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Amazon officially starts using Rivian electric van to make customer deliveries
Amazon has officially started using the first Rivian electric vans to make customer deliveries in Los Angeles.
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Toyota and Fiat Chrysler drop opposition to California emissions rules
With Donald Trump out of office, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), and other automakers have dropped their support of the former president’s crusade against California emissions rules, Reuters reported Tuesday. Toyota and FCA were by far the largest remaining supporters of the effort, which sought to strip California of its ability to set…
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Tesla Model Y Production At Giga Berlin To Start In Mid-2021
First, the Long Range AWD version, then the Performance version.
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Elon Musk: Refreshed Tesla Model S/X Will Have Li-Ion 12V Battery
Tesla’s CEO confirmed the transition from lead-acid and hinted at future steps.
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Tesla Model Y Challenges Porsche Taycan In Epic Drag Race
Why did Edmunds pit the range-topping Model Y against the new entry-level Taycan?
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MAFI introduces new electric terminal tractor
German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAFI Transport-Systeme has released an electric version of its popular T 230 diesel terminal tractor (terminal tractors, more colorfully known as “yard goats,” are used to move cargo around within ports and other such facilities). MAFI’s distributor, Eastern Lift Truck, said the new truck will be available this spring.
The new electric T 230e yard truck retains all of the features that have made the diesel T 230 popular, including a small turning radius and a hydraulically-operated fifth wheel boom specially designed for container handling. It will be powered by a battery pack with a capacity of up to 177 kWh.
The lack of exhaust allows the tractor to be used in the food industry, and its low noise emissions make it suitable for operation near residential areas. These advantages also increase operator comfort.
MAFI is planning electric versions of the other vehicles in its T series, and is also considering other alternative drive technologies.
MAFI Technical Director Michael Arndt explained that EVs offer lower operating costs than ICE vehicles, because of their lower maintenance requirements. What about high battery costs? “Today, the durability of the batteries can be ensured for the life of the vehicles, as both the design and the cell chemistry are getting better and better,” said Arndt.
“We will be able to create further variants based on our battery electric vehicle,” said Arndt. “A combustion engine can be used as a power generator in the vehicle, so a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a hybrid vehicle would be a possible option. The use of fuel cells can also be implemented.”
Source: MAFI via Green Car Congress
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Skoda 1203 Reimagined As A Modern Electric Van
It looks like a cousin to the Volkswagen ID. BUZZ.
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Tesla Vehicles Should Beware Of Coastal Cities, Says Gruber Motors
The rust on the bolts of a battery pack from a Model S was concerning.
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