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Beijing show: Mini Aceman electric wagon confirmed for Australia to fight Cupra Born, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008

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The Aceman E will be power its front wheels via a 135kW/280Nm e-motor fed by a 42.5kWh battery pack. The Aceman SE’s e-motor produces 160kW/330Nm and combines with a 54.2kWh battery to deliver 406km of range based on a WLTP average of 13.9-14.8kWh/100km. The maximum AC recharging rate is 11kW. metre-long, 1.75m wide and 1.5m

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Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

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Toshiba Corporation is taking its SCiB rechargeable battery business from Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) to make it an independent business unit within Toshiba. SCiB rechargeable cells are categorized into two types: high power and high energy.

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Leo Motors Exhibits Electric Trucks with Zinc Air Fuel Cell Range Extenders

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Leo Motors, Inc. Leo filed for patents on the ZAFC technology in 2008. The refuelable ZAFC oxidizes zinc pellets, generating the power to recharge the Li-ion polymer battery pack. displayed two electric trucks equipped with a new Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC) system as a range-extender at the EV Korea 2010 Expo. Click to enlarge.

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Leo Motors to Host Seminar On Zinc Air Fuel Cell Generator

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Leo Motors, Inc. In July, Leo Motors displayed two electric trucks equipped with a new Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC) system as a range-extender; Leo filed for patents on the ZAFC technology in 2008. The refuelable ZAFC oxidizes zinc pellets, generating the power to recharge a Li-ion polymer battery pack. Earlier post.).

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Plug In 2008

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T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. I n another announcement at the convention, Google announced two more recipients of their " Recharge It " largesse. Here's part of the story from CNET : Google.org is investing $2.75 ActaCell of Austin, Tex., On Wednesday it announced $ 5.8

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Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show

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PEUGEOT is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Hybrid Air combines the PureTech gasoline engine; a compressed air energy storage unit located beneath the trunk; a hydraulic pump/motor unit in the engine bay; and and an automatic transmission with an epicyclic gear train. Click to enlarge.

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Bosch offers more details on the light-duty hydraulic-hybrid drive developed with PSA

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PSA is applying the technology in “Hybrid Air” vehicles from both Citroën and Peugeot ( earlier post , earlier post ), showcased at the Geneva Motor Show. The gas expands once more, providing a compressive force on the hydraulic fluid and driving a hydraulic motor. Earlier post.) The power-split concept permits various drive options.

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