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MyCar EV Now On Sale in London

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Launched at the British International Motor Show in July 2008 ( earlier post ) and voted Electric Car of the Year at the Green Fleet awards, the MyCar electric vehicle is now on sale at evstores in London. 2 is developed and manufactured by EuAuto Technologies in Hong Kong—Hong Kong’s first car manufacturer.

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Andalusia Signs an Agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to Promote EVs in the Region

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The Autonomous Government of Andalusia and Renault Spain signed a protocol of intentions that aims to promote the development of electric vehicles in the Andalusian region. Renault factories in Spain have been awarded two new models and an engine for 2011-2013, including the car derived from the Twizy Z.E.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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to vehicle fleets and shared mobility players, such as the ZITY electric car-sharing service. In this case, the battery makes it possible to integrate electricity from solar or wind power, on the scale of an individual house, a building, a recharging station or an industrial site, for example.

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Startup Blue Current seeking to commercialize non-flammable fluorinated electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

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Li/LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 cells made with this electrolyte showed good performance in galvanostatic cycling, confirming the electrolyte’s potential as rechargeable lithium batteries with enhanced safety and longevity. A slow discharge means, for example, that acceleration would be compromised when stepping on the pedal in an electric car.

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smart vision EQ fortwo autonomous electric concept for ride sharing; emodying all of CASE

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With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. More than ten new electric cars are set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz Cars by 2022, from the smart to the large SUV.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. Phil Bredesen spent part of Earth Day last week test-driving a Nissan prototype all-electric vehicle at the automakers U.S. Coming to public in 12 Nissans first electric car is to go into corporate and government fleets beginning in late 2010.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years.

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