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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 Much of this derives from the efforts GM has put over the years into motor control and active damping for hybrids and EVs.

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Honda begins demonstration testing of Fit EV concepts in Guangzhou; targeting EV production in China before end of 2012

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Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., In addition, proposals regarding re-charging infrastructure will be made based on the results of the EV range verification and other relevant information. is aiming to begin local production of EVs in China before the end of 2012. Guangqi Honda Automobile Co.,

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GM recalling certain eAssist models; up to 42,904 vehicles potentially affected by GCM issue

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General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Potentially up to 42,904 MY 2012 and MY2013 vehicles may be affected. The motor generator is liquid-cooled. 5 October 2012.

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Chicago awards $13.4M contract to Motiv Power Systems for 20 Class 8 electric refuse trucks

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The Motiv electric Powertrain Control System (ePCS) uses off-the-shelf batteries and motors, which can be mixed and matched to fit the size of the electric truck application. Motiv’s battery system design is simulation-driven, with a focus on both charge and thermal management. state of charge. mi) to 10 cents per mile ($0.10/mi).

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Story of TESLA Motors: Beginning, Fight, Survival, and Success

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The image and common impression of Electric vehicles were re-written by the introduction of the Tesla Roadster in the year of 2008. Though the Roadster was not that much of a success as expected, owing to the huge charging time it still had along with a few other reasons Roaster really perception of an electric vehicle among the public.

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. kW output charging station.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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A 60 kW (81 hp), electric motor runs at the rear of the smart electric drive and transmits 160 N·m of torque via a single fixed gear ratio to the wheels. The electric motor is a separately excited three-phase synchronous motor. With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 kWh/100 km.