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Ferrstron Powertrains says it has road-tested a prototype 150 kW, 400 Nm powertrain in a 2.3-ton multi-utility vehicle. The test is notable because the motor uses ferrite magnets instead of rare earths.
Honda and its partners Taisei and Taisei Rotec plan to develop an inductive charging system that can charge a battery while a vehicle is moving. First demonstrations are expected to begin next year, including on public roads, which would test the concept in real-world conditions.
Three Golden Dragon PIVOT E12 battery-electric buses completed a 1,600-kilometre trip from Addis Ababa to the Ethiopia-Kenya border. The journey tested electric bus operation beyond urban routes.