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  • December 23, 2024
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UK: Why petrol, diesel cars may face new taxes

According to experts, the proposed environmental levy for ICE vehicles would help generate funds to slash the cost of electric cars for consumers in the UK. It comes after the UK government previously offered financial support through the Plug-In Car Grant scheme, which provided up to £1,500 towards the purchase of electric and plug-in…

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  • December 23, 2024
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The advantages of using electric-PTOs in vehicles with or without an ICE engine: Watch Now – Charged EVs

Sponsored by Parker. Commercial work trucks have historically utilized mechanical Power Take Off units (PTOs) to transfer power from the diesel engine and transmission to operate hydraulic, water, vacuum pumps, pneumatic compressors, etc. An ePTO replaces the traditional mechanical PTO for electrified vehicles. ePTOs are a broad term and represent many implementations and form…

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  • December 22, 2024
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Electric Rolls-Royce conversions make classic luxury silent

Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It’s the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its…

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  • December 20, 2024
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Trucking Will Electrify, But What Hills Must Be Flattened? – CleanTechnica

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Key Takeaways Grid upgrades for high truck charging demands can take years Microgrids with buffering batteries and solar enable charging immediately Depots and truck stops require different charging technologies and have different energy profiles One of…

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  • December 19, 2024
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OPINION: Nigeria’s Quest For Energy Security Got Muscular

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The rehabilitation and modernization of the Port Harcourt refinery by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the guidance of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari has changed the narrative of a country where nothing works and delivered a huge political capital to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pilloried by critics of…

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  • December 19, 2024
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Celebrating the Season of Giving – FTI

As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to pause and reflect on moments that made it special — both big and small. At FTI, we’re grateful for the opportunities we’ve had to make a difference, and we look forward to building on the spirit of giving as we move into the new…

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  • December 17, 2024
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Sneak preview: First official tease of Mercedes-AMG super-SUV EV shaping up as a technologically advanced Porsche Cayenne beater – EV Central

The Mercedes-AMG super-SUV has been previewed for the first time ahead of its 2027 debut. The as-yet-unnamed electric vehicle will introduce Benz’s cutting-edge EV tech, 750kW quad-motor powertrain and trick chassis to ensure it will out-handle other super-EVs like the Lotus Eletre and next-gen Porsche Cayenne. Announcing that it had commenced winter testing in…

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  • December 16, 2024
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Stellantis And Zeta Energy Announce Agreement To Develop Lithium-Sulfur Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries – Brand Spur

For customers, this means potentially a significantly lighter battery pack with the same usable energy as contemporary lithium-ion batteries, enabling greater range, improved handling and enhanced performance AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, December, 2024/ — Collaboration aims to develop a significantly lighter battery pack with the same usable energy, enabling greater range, improved handling and enhanced…

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  • December 16, 2024
  • 4 minutes Read
How We Can Support You as Enel X Shuts Its Doors | Blog — EV Connect

We have seen significant changes within the EV charging industry over the last year. Most recently, it was announced that Enel X Way North America is shutting down. This unfortunate turn of events has left many businesses and EV drivers in a precarious position, prompting us to reflect on how we can better serve…

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