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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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The first series-manufactured automobiles for the Chinese market are scheduled to come off the production line from 2024 onwards in Changchun. The Audi A6 e-tron concept shows for the first time what a vehicle based on the PPE platform, reserved exclusively for e-automobiles, could look like: a 4.96-meter-long

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GM’s Volt Program = $700m

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GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. By Richard Kessler for Recharge News. GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. The Volt is an electric car designed to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions. Related Stories.

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Fiat costs Topolino electrical microcar above Citroen, Opel variants

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The Topolino has a territory of 75 km (46 miles) from a 48-volt electrical machine. Recharge future is ready 4 hours, Fiat says. Such fashions have a govern pace restricted to 45 kph (28 mph) and the minimal using hour is 14 years used, so long as the individual has a bike license.

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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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The technology for this automobile was developed in close collaboration with Porsche. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system. Thus it takes around 20 minutes to recharge the battery to 80% of its capacity, once again providing a range of more than 320 kilometers (198.8 mi) (WLTP).

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Nickel-Zinc could offer some unique benefits in 48-volt systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). High government taxes on hybrid cars are the primary cause of high pricing.

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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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Montesa Honda, Barcelona City Council and RACC, Spain’s leading Automobile Club will work together to carry out daily research and monitoring activities on the EV-neo’s usage in Barcelona. Honda will provide Barcelona City Council with 18 EV-neos for the period of one year. kW motor and a 0.9 The motor has rated output of 0.58

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