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2016 BYD e6 electric taxi gets range increase to 187 miles: Forbidden Fruit

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How would you like an all-electric wagon with five seats, a rear liftgate, and 187 miles of EPA-rated range? You'd think such a vehicle might sell well, since it would have more rated range than any other electric cars on the market except the Chevy Bolt EV and anything from Tesla. Sounds pretty good, right?

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Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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The volume energy density of the AGDIB can reach ~560 Wh/L, which is much higher than traditional batteries (~350 Wh/L for Tesla Model S and ~200 Wh/L for BYD E6). 2016) “A Novel Aluminum–Graphite Dual-Ion Battery.” This research was supported by the Guangdong Innovation Team and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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As examples of SUV/MPV-style electric vehicle fuel efficiency, the 2016 Tesla Model X AWD - 75D is EPA-rated at 93 MPGe combined city/highway; the Model X AWD - P90D is EPA-rated at 89 MPGe; and the 2016 BYD e6 compact MPV is EPA-rated at 72 MPGe. No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As

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BYD: The Largest EV Manufacturer In The World To Enter The EV Market With An Electric SUV

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There is expected to be a variety of items on exhibit, including hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs, as well as the well-known Blade battery technology, which has a range of more than 450-500km. It will cost roughly Rs 25 lakh and have a range of more than 450-500 kilometers on a single charge.

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