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Segway showcasing single-wheel electric self-balancing One S1 at CES 2017

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The company will showcase the unit to retail buyers at CES 2017 in January. Its two 150 Wh lithium-ion batteries allow riders to travel up to 15 miles (24 km) on a single charge, depending on payload and terrain, with a top-speed of up to 12.5 mph (20 km/h). The One S1 is compact, weighs just 25 pounds (11.3

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8

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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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Together with a lithium-ion battery the belt-starter generator forms the heart of the electrified drivetrain. When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. Earlier post.).

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Toyota unveils new TNGA-based engines and transmissions and improved hybrid systems; deployment begins in 2017

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Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. Toyota’s newly developed powertrain units are light and compact and have a low center of gravity. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. Click to enlarge. Roll-out of new powertrain units.

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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A five-seat version of the 7-seat Atlas that went on sale in the US in 2017, the near-production concept car features a coupe-like profile, an even sportier stance, and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with 355 horsepower and an anticipated 26 miles (42 km) of all-electric range. kWh lithium-ion battery housed in the center tunnel.

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Audi’s mild-hybrid systems: 12V for 4-cylinders, 48V for 6- and 8-cylinders

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Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show the brand presented the potential of its new technologies in the form of the Audi Q8 sport concept showcar.

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Should Volvo take Polestar (PSNY) private? Investment research firm weighs in

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After Geely bought out Volvo, Polestar was established as an independent electric vehicle brand in 2017. The note added, “We love the innovative asset-light strategy, we like the cars, but we don’t think the company should be a stand-alone equity. Both will be powered by a lithium-ion battery with 111 kWh capacity.

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