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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008.

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Researchers link PM2.5 pollution to stroke-related narrowing of arteries

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They found that people living in zip codes with the highest average levels of fine PM pollution were significantly more likely to show signs of narrowing (stenosis) in their internal carotid arteries, compared to those living in zip codes with the lowest pollution levels. Newman, MD, MPH, lead author. —Jonathan D.

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New Chrysler Hangs on to the Dodge Viper

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Introduced as a concept car in 1989 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Dodge Viper was designed and engineered to test public reaction to the concept of a back-to-basics, high-performance, limited production sports car. In 2008, Dodge introduced the fourth-generation Dodge Viper SRT10.

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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. Maximum range is 70 miles (112 km), with a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). The two-seater MyCar CV.2

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Lightweight Edison2 E85 Car Wins Mainstream Class X-Prize; Two Battery Electric Vehicles Take Alternative Class Prizes

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X Prize competition requirements made an internal combustion engine, running on E85, its preferred choice for the competition. zero-to-60 mph acceleration time, and more than 100 miles range over a real-world driving cycle. MPGe in combined on-track and laboratory fuel efficiency and achieved a zero-to-60 mph acceleration time of 6.6

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Lightning Hybrids to Introduce Hydraulic Hybrid Sports Sedan at Denver Auto Show

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The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. Lightning Hybrids is keeping specific design details secret, pending US and international patent filings. Founded in 2008, Lightning Hybrids has designed two hydraulic hybrid cars. C d on the car is 0.20.

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General Motors India And REVA Form Partnership To Develop Electric Vehicles for Indian Market

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Nick Reilly, President of GM International Operations. kWh lead acid battery pack with a 13 kW, 52 N·m AC induction motor, offering a range of 80 km (50 miles) and a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The NXG features a Li-ion phosphate battery pack that support a 200 km (124 mile) range with a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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