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Jaguar kills off its entire range for new era of extremely expensive EVs

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Not to mention a limited range of around 286 miles for a vehicle with a hefty price tag starting at $73,775 in the US. The I-Pace, built under contract in Austria by Magna Steyr, will end production last, most likely sometime early next year. The car will be capable of fast charging and have a range of up to 434 miles (700 km).

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Volkswagen runs XL1 and e-up! at Silvretta E-Car Rally

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battery electric vehicle ( earlier post ) at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally in Austria. seconds and achieves a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). kWh lithium-ion battery it has a range on the NEDC of up to 160 kilometers (99 miles). Volkswagen is running the diesel plug-in hybrid XL1 ( earlier post ) and its e-up! The new e-up!

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VW brings Golf GTE Sport Concept plug-in hybrid to LA Auto Show

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Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles). Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. Fisker predicts a driving range of 230 to 340 miles and says pricing will start at $45,400.

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Peugeots Electric Partner Origin Venturi van; Zebra battery pack

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Range is up to 120 km (75 miles), and the top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph). This electric van entered the marketing phase in October 2010 in 5 European countries (France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Denmark) with a production volume limited to a few hundred units. The van is equipped with a 23.5

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Volkswagen unveils Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept: 0-100 km/h in 4.3s and 118 mpg

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Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. Under “eGrip” , the Audi e-bike Wörthersee runs solely on the electric motor and can reach a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).

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