In an effort to bring the fuel consumption and emissions benefits of plug-in hybrid technologies to heavy duty vehicles in the construction industry, Chinese companies Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) and Shannxi Automotive have teamed up to develop the world's first PHEV cement mixer truck.
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Nine times Holland's Nuon Solar Team have competed in the World Solar Challenge, a solar-powered endurance race across Australia, and it has now claimed the title in all but two of those events. The result was never really in doubt, with the team's Nuna 9 solar car leading from beginning to end
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Best known for its automotive pedigree, BMW hasn't been afraid to dabble in pedal-powered rides either. Its latest effort in this area is a flashy new e-bike that packs an electric motor neatly away inside the frame and can switch its pedal-assist on and off at the touch of a button.
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Competitors have covered thousands of kilometers since the World Solar Challenge kicked off on Sunday, but in a way not much has changed since then. Nuon remain in the lead heading into the final day of racing, as adverse conditions appear to be doing the rest of the field no favors.
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Folding electric scooter are certainly not in short supply these days, but many make users stand for that last mile journey. The eScooter is claimed to go from folded up to travel-ready in 3 seconds, with a chunky bike seat and integrated shock absorber to get users to work in comfort.
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Mother Nature has thrown an extra spanner in the works on day three of the World Solar Challenge, by way of clouds and rain. But the Nuon Solar Team has weathered the storm, stretching its lead as the field went through something of a reshuffle behind it.
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Nuon Solar Team was fast out of the blocks on day one of the World Solar Challenge, and with day two now done and dusted it is showing no signs of slowing down. It again rolled into camp ahead of its competitors, though just 24 minutes separates the top three after 1,300 km (800 mi) of racing.
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Proterra's electric buses have been impressing since they rolled onto the scene a couple of years ago. The company has now announced a new dual-motor drivetrain, which it says will further increase the power and efficiency of its battery-electric buses.
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A key focus of electric vehicle (EV) makers is maximizing the range users can get from each charge. To that end, Toshiba has developed a new fast-charging battery it claims could allow EVs to travel three times as far, and then be fully recharged again in a matter of minutes.
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The World Solar Challenge has kicked off for another year, with Nuon Solar Team taking an early lead. The challenge has competing teams race solar-powered vehicles thousands of kilometers across the Australian Outback and defending champion Nuon is looking to claim its seventh title.
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