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  • September 21, 2026
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Cummins’ Accelera to expand battery-electric manufacturing in Spain – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Cummins and its Accelera by Cummins business are expanding battery manufacturing in Europe with a new plant in Spain to build the Advanced LFP battery platform, a modular 102 kWh, up-to-840V system for buses and trucks. Accelera is also developing the eULFA and 14Xe electric axles for commercial vehicles. Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus,…

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  • August 31, 2026
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Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all electric camper

More than four years after the debut of the ID. Buzz, iconic German automaker Volkswagen has finally debuted its first fully electric campervan, the ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz and billed as the first of a new all-electric California family. The ID. California Cruise was unveiled at the 2026 Caravan Salon…

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  • August 28, 2026
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FEATURE: How Škoda’s RegioPanter BEMUs prove battery-electric rail works – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Škoda Group’s RegioPanter battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) have covered 500,000 kilometers in Czech Republic service, proving battery-electric rail works on partially electrified networks. With 80 km battery range and 160 km/h catenary speeds, fifteen new-generation units enter service in early 2027, offering diesel-free regional transport without major infrastructure investment. The international unveiling of…

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  • August 16, 2026
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V Engineering’s Project Continuum boosts McLaren P1 EV range – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

V Engineering has developed Project Continuum, a new high-voltage hybrid battery for the McLaren P1, aimed at replacing deteriorating original cells. The battery increases energy storage to 12.4kWh from 4.72kWh, cuts weight by 23kg, and improves EV range. Customer installations begin spring 2027 for owners in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and US….

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  • August 4, 2026
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GÖPEL electronic launches modular tester for battery cell quality checks – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

GÖPEL electronic has launched a modular battery cell tester that assesses quality, charging efficiency and reliability across up to five cells simultaneously. It performs OCV and ACIR safety tests and supports automated batch testing, complementing the company’s existing EOL battery test system. GÖPEL electronic has developed a modular battery cell tester designed to give…

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