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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. PICC’s conversion kit, which replaces Toyota’s 1.3-kilowatt

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Volkswagen to put MEB-based electric I.D. BUZZ microbus concept into production; Cargo variant too

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BUZZ, which is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). BUZZ, Volkswagen is mainly targeting markets in North America, Europe and China. The concept features an all-wheel drive system with a total output of 369 hp (275 kW) and an NEDC electric driving range of 600 kilometers (270 miles on a predicted US driving cycle).

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

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The so-called “crossover” is one of the most popular vehicles in America today. Rivian also offers a number of additional options to beef up your R1S for rugged terrain, including a reinforced underbody shield/skid plate, recovery boards, a compact spare tire, all-weather floor mats, and an off-road recovery kit.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6 EV runs solely on electricity for about a half mile at no more than 25 miles per hour. 1,000 miles and no complaints. Base $41,185.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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DTNA’s SuperTruck was unveiled at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. DTNA unveiled its SuperTruck at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in the Freightliner Trucks booth. —Derek Rotz, principal investigator for SuperTruck, Daimler Trucks North America. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) mpg (19.26

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America. Powered by the latest Lithium-Ion batteries and a 120kw electric motor, the Smith Newton has a top speed of 50mph (80km) and a range in excess of 100 miles (160km) on a full charge.