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MOL and Volvo Penta unite to develop full electric 4X4 RoRo tractors

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MOL and Volvo Penta are collaborating on trials for a pioneering electric 4X4 RoRo tractor, the RME225, utilizing DFDS’s facilities at the Port of Ghent. This collaboration focuses on integrating a purpose-built electric driveline aiming to support customers in remaining competitive and profitable through the energy transition. The initiative aims to elevate material handling operations for fleet owners such as terminal operators, to new heights. Read more…

Marelli wins contract from a major carmaker to supply battery thermal solutions for EVs

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Automotive technology supplier Marelli has won “a significant contract from a major global carmaker” to supply its Battery Thermal Plate for future EVs. The product, which facilitates thermal energy management in EVs, has been developed and will be produced in-house by Marelli. Deliveries will begin in 2024, and some 5 million units are to be… Read more…

Lessons from Europe for North America’s EV future: infrastructure evolution for fleets (Webinar)

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Join this webinar to explore the evolving landscape of EV DC fast-charging infrastructure in North America, incorporating lessons from Europe. Jed Routh, VP of Markets and Products for Kempower North America, will reveal lessons learned around fleet implementation from his European colleagues. The discussion covers regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, consumer behavior, and market dynamics, offering… Read more…

Paired Power launches PairFleet microgrid solar charger and battery storage solution for EV fleets

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Paired Power makes a solar-powered microgrid EV charger that can be used in grid-tied or off-grid applications. Now the company has introduced a new product called PairFleet, a larger, scalable version that’s aimed at EV fleets of all sizes. As regular Charged readers know, getting adequate power to a site is often a major bottleneck… Read more…

Rivian refreshes the R1S and R1T with more power, performance, and range

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Rivian’s much-anticipated refresh for the R1S and R1T is finally here. The company calls the new models “second generation”, as they have allegedly been “completely reengineered through hundreds of hardware improvements, performance upgrades, a fully redesigned software experience, and evolved in-house drive systems”. The iconic exterior design stays the same, but the quad-motor R1T now develops 1,025 hp and 1,624… Read more…

Lectric eBikes summer sale, more ways to save on Rachio smart sprinkler controllers, Greenworks pressure washers, more

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Headlining today’s Green Deals is the summer sale from Lectric eBikes that is taking up to $727 off e-bike bundles, lead by America’s third best-selling EV, the XP 3.0 e-bike starting at $999. It is joined by a wider-than-before array of Rachio’s sprinkler controllers, hose timers, and bundle options starting from $99, as well as the Greenworks 1,700 PSI Upright Hand-Carry Electric Pressure Washer for a new $105 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…