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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

With a total curb weight of 580 kg (1,279 lbs)—nearly half of a small car—it features a carbon composite chassis and only 18 moving parts in the entire powertrain. The Rasa uses a small 8.5kW fuel cell (the size currently used in forklift trucks, equivalent to 11 hp) to power the motors positioned in each of the four wheels.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

Plug in America

Also, 37% percent of households have more than one car. For first-time EV drivers, EVs make a great second car. Multi-vehicle households who are concerned about range and charging can use the EV for a commuter car and use the gas car for road trips. EV production, battery manufacturing, and research.

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