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California-to-Canada Road Tour is Finale for Daimlers A-Class F-CELL; B-Class F-Cell Due to Customers by End of 2009

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A cutaway model of the future B-Class F-CELL. Daimler’s A-Class F-CELL hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will cap five years of road trials in the US with its participation in the California to Canada Hydrogen Road Tour 09 ( earlier post ). A fleet of 30 A-Class F-CELL vehicles has been in daily use on public roads in the US since 2004.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. The small ICE could be outfitted for gasoline, propane, or CNG. AMP Electric Vehicles was established in 2007 as a developmental-stage vehicle electrification company.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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We set a course on the large touring sedan segment in 2007, when we presented the F 700. The lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket. F800 Plug-in Hybrid, Gasoline. Li-ion pack capacity (kWh). >10. Earlier post.]

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Volkswagen introduces new MQB-based Tiguan at Frankfurt; plug-in hybrid concept

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million units of the first generation version since its introduction in 2007. Four gasoline and four diesel engines. In this class, Volkswagen provides a turbocharger, direct injection, stop-start system and battery regeneration as standard. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery supplies the electric motor with energy.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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The Trumpchi 4x4 hybrid is the first mass-produced full hybrid sedan with all-wheel-drive feature in China, independently developed by GAC Engineering based on its mid-high class vehicle platform. The 35 kWh Li-Ion battery pack is mounted low for vehicle stability and is controlled by a dedicated battery management system.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). safety requirements.