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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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Hyundai and the US Department of Energy (DOE) are extending their fuel cell vehicle confirmation program, originally from 2013 through 2015, to a second phase, from 2016 through 2017. This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly-opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington DC region. DC-based hydrogen station.

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter, The V6-powered 2013 Avalon achieves an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined, 21 city, 31 hwy (9.4, L/100km) combined. L/100km, respectively).

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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Audi is providing more details on the coming A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph).

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BRUSA supplies complete drivetrain for E-FORCE 18-t electric truck

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The lead customers will each put one truck into their fleets for evaluation from August 2013. 1 x BRUSA BSC614-24V DC/DC converter to power the 24-V auxiliary system. Maximum speed is 87 km/h (54 mph) and is electronically limited. The E-FORCE drivetrain comprises the following BRUSA components: 2 x BRUSA HSM1-10.18.13

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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

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mile-per-hour) average run and a 351 kph (218 mph) peak. That SuperBike topped every internal combustion engine motorcycle en route to a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb win in 2013, on the Colorado gantlet that’s among the world’s highest-profile tech challenges for cars and motorcycles alike. kilometer-per-hour (215.91

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. Click to enlarge.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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At the presentation of the concept in Germany earlier this year, VW had said the EV would launch on the market in 2013. Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. miles) and 16.2%

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