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Ford plans to invest $273M at Mexico plant to produce EV drive units

Ford Motor Co. says it will invest $273 million to convert its plant in Irapuato, Mexico, to the production of primary drive units for the company’s Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles.

The plant in Irapuato previously produced transmissions for gasoline-powered vehicles. The switch to producing the primary drive units for the Mustang Mach-E includes manufacturing the electric motor and the transaxle of the vehicle’s propulsion system.

“This new stage allows us to create synergy between plants and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ford-plans-to-invest-273m-at-mexico-plant-to-produce-ev-drive-units

World’s first 3D-printed electric abra in Dubai

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world’s first electric abra produced using 3D printing technology.

The abra, a boat-raft hybrid used on Dubai Creek, accommodates 20 passengers, retains its traditional design, and continue to be operated as water taxis in Dubai Creek.

The 11-meter-long, 3.1-meter-wide abra is powered by an electric propulsion system featuring two 10-kilowatt motors and lithium batteries.

RTA stated that the electric abra project...

https://maritime-professionals.com/worlds-first-3d-printed-electric-abra-in-dubai/

‘World’s first’ 700 TEU pure battery-powered containerships are here

China’s shipping company COSCO Shipping Development has taken delivery of two 700 TEU electric containerships built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou), part of COSCO Shipping Group.

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