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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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kWh Li-ion battery pack, the electric drive has a range (NEDC) of approximately 160 km (99 miles); maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 Powered by a 17.6 Combined cycle power consumption is 12.9 kWh/100 km.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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The Elektro E6 is envisioned to feature a full carbon composite structure, two motors, high wing propeller, solar cells technology, 6 seats, 480 kg (1,058 lb) payload and 500-km (311-mile) range. The embedded wake re-energizing fan is designed to capture the wake energy by re-accelerating the complex wake.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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liter TDCi engine will in 2015 offer 210 PS (154 kW) and 450 N·m of torque—delivered from 2000 rpm—with significantly reduced CO 2 compared to the outgoing 200 PS (147 kW) 2.2-liter kWh lithium-ion battery with an anticipated life-span of 10 years and 240,000 km (150,000 miles). Engine range. liter TDCi engine.

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MINI E joins Government electric vehicle announcement

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Both ministers drove a MINI E electric car at the event as they announced plans to support motorists by providing help worth £2000-£5000 towards buying their first electric or plug-in hybrid car when they hit the showrooms. Its charge time is strongly dependent on the voltage and amperage of the electricity flowing through the grid.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Ive found it facinating how car commercials changed the main MPG number they promoted before gas went over $4 a gallon as city miles.

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