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Torqueedo introduces 80 kWh cell-to-pack LFP option for marine batteries; doubles range

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LFP is now even being used in electric cars, including standard-range Teslas. —Fabian Bez, Torqeedo’s CEO Founded in 2005, Torqeedo develops and manufactures electric and hybrid drives from 0.5 It was time to offer our Deep Blue customers a choice. to 100 kW for commercial applications and recreational use.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? The fourth one, a 2005, I bought for myself last year with 222k km (128k miles) with a full service history. My 2005 burns about 0.3-0.4

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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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In 2005, electric cars were still measured in hundreds. 2016 also saw more than 200 million electric two wheelers on the road and 345 thousand buses, primarily in China. China remained the largest market in 2016, accounting for more than 40% of the electric cars sold in the world. Click to enlarge.

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Swedish researchers explore use of carbon fiber as active electrode in structural battery for electric vehicles

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Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. In a paper presented at the Materials Research Society Symposium in 2005, South et al. Electrochem.

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AC Propulsion signs electric vehicle drivetrain and battery pack supply contract with Beiqi Foton Motor

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The contract between the two companies provides that e.motor Advance will deliver 100 sets of its drivetrain and battery pack systems to Foton for their Midi-E electric car. In 2005, AC Propulsion established a subsidiary manufacturing operation in Shanghai, which provided components used in the BMW Mini-E program. of Beijing.

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LeEco showcases autonomous EV concept LeSEE at Auto China 2016

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China-based internet company LeEco unveiled its LeSEE electric car concept this week at Auto China 2016—The 14th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The LeSEE electric concept features an advanced autopilot and driver assistance systems, intelligent inductive charging and car sharing capabilities.

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European Council agrees on 35% cut in new car CO2 by 2030

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The Council agreed to adjust the Commission proposal on an incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles such as fully electric cars or plug-in hybrid vehicles as regards passenger cars. The benchmark for cars for 2030 was raised to 35%. Negotiations between the co-legislators will start immediately.

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