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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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In the run-up to the race, the “LeMans vers le futur” demonstration drives took place for the second time since 2010. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1 The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 kWh of energy. The axle load distribution is 50:50.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 2010 Altima. 2010 Fusion. 2010 Lexus HS250h. Theta II 2.4-liter

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Dow Kokam and PVI partner on fully electric refuse trucks

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The electric truck and its battery system, which will be produced and assembled in France, were unveiled at Pollutec 2010 by PVI and its partner SITA, a subsidiary of Suez Environnement, alongside examples of Dow Kokam’s battery system technology. mph) at full payload, with the added benefit of 100% starting torque.

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Hyundai to Debut ix-Metro Hybrid Concept and i10 Electric Vehicles at Frankfurt Show

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The other world debut Hyundai will be making at Frankfurt is the i10 Electric, an electric urban commuter vehicle which will see limited series production beginning in 2010 with the Korean market. Powered by a 49kW motor and a 16 kWh battery, the i10 Electric promises a driving range of 160 km (99 miles) and top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loaner, then return their car after service to their home or business, at no charge. Two hydrogen storage tanks, with a total capacity of 5.64

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. AOI 3: Beyond Lithium Ion Technologies. ($8M) 2010 Baselines.

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