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Suzuki to Show Plug-in Hybrid Variant of Swift, Fuel Cell Variant of SX4 at Toyota Motor Show

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At the Tokyo Motor Show next week, Suzuki will show three concept cars: an all-new Alto Concept for the minivehicle segment; a new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept; and the SX4-FCV fuel cell vehicle, shown earlier in 2008. The Swift Plug-in offers a battery-powered range of about 20 km (12 miles). The Swift PHEV.

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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When it arrives next year the Tonale is tipped to be Alfa Romeo’s first-ever EV, if you ignore the battery-powered version of the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale supercar. In the first half of 2024 Alfa Romeo is also primed to finally roll out its small all-electric SUV replacement for the MiTo hatch.

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New EV company to commercialize Rasers extended range electric powertrain; led by investor in Valence and EVI

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In 2008, Raser, in conjunction with its systems integration partner FEV, unveiled components of its extended-range plug-in series hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and integrated drive system designed for full-size SUVs and pickup trucks at the SAE World Congress. ( Earlier post.). —Carl E. Earlier post.). SIDI turbocharged engine.

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Tesla Prepping IPO

Revenge of the Electric Car

automaker since Henry Ford’s Ford Motor debuted its shares in 1956. The company’s chairman Elon Musk said early last year that an IPO was a possibility in either late 2008 or 2009.&#. automaker since Henry Ford’s Ford Motor debuted its shares in 1956. Electric-car maker Tesla preparing IPO. by Reuters.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. In mid-2009, Israeli startup ETV Motors Ltd.

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Killacycle World Record

Revenge of the Electric Car

On Thursday October 23rd, 2008, Team KillaCycle set their latest drag racing world record at Bandimere Raceway. Rider Scotty Pollacheck piloted the wickedly fast all electric A123Systems NanoPhosphate battery powered motorcycle down the quarter mile in only 7.89 seconds, ending with a top speed of 168 MPH.

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When Bob Met Elon … and Chris

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Revenge team filmed a historic meeting in Detroit today — getting GM Vice President and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk together on camera for the first time. And Mr. Musk is helping to revive the fortunes of the electric car industry with his stewardship of Tesla Motors. Chris Paine, Elon Musk, Bob Lutz. By JERRY GARRETT.

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