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This electric excavator was airlifted to rebuild James Bond's cable car in the Swiss Alps [video]

April 27, 2023
An electric compact excavator was airlifted to a summit in the Swiss Alps to help rebuild one of the world’s most iconic cable car routes – because diesel machines aren’t up to the job. Volvo Construction Equipment’s ECR25 Electric compact excavator is being used on a 100 million Swiss Franc project to build a new cableway from the village of Stechelberg, at the mountain’s base, to…
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Formula E pushes back its 600 kW mid-race charging plans till next year

April 27, 2023
Formula E, the electric open-wheel racing series, has pushed back plans to introduce a mid-race 600 kW charging session until next year. The series had planned to have a short charging pit stop during races this year, but supply chain issues have delayed the implementation of the plan. This year, Formula E introduced a new, faster “Gen3” car, which is lighter and more powerful than last…
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Portland's plans for a zero-emission delivery zone sound like a breath of fresh air

April 27, 2023
You will soon be able to catch a breath of fresh air in downtown Portland. The city is planning to establish a zero-emission delivery zone to promote a safe and cleaner way of moving goods in the area. The project will be the first in the nation of its kind. Oregon’s largest city, Portland, is home to over 650,000 people (with over 2.5 million in the metro area). With plentiful parks, bike…
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BMW teases home stretch of i5 sedan development ahead of world premiere

April 27, 2023
BMW is now weeks away from the world premiere of an all-electric version of its long-running 5 series and has shared some camouflaged images of the new i5 eDrive40 completing summer testing. BMW also shared some design and performance specs i5 customers can expect to see in the new EV. As a combustion model, the 5 series has been a staple in BMW’s lineup since 1972 and remains the German…
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