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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

Green Car Congress

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies. liter and 2.0-liter

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

EV Central

Feeding that motor is a 33kWh battery that’s combined with a 400-volt electrical architecture that allows it to be charged at a rate of up to 50kW. This has included calibrating the powertrain and allowed engineers to create a range of driving modes.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

As a comparison , in 2011, there were only two battery electric and 29 hybrid electric vehicle models offered for sale in the US. There are three main electric vehicle drivetrain designs that an EV manufacturer can choose to pursue: battery powered , hybrid , and or fuel cell.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. Postal Service. The USPS will be using the vans for a variety of duties at locations around the country – including daily home delivery.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A gasoline-powered car that gets 20 miles to the gallon - say, a Chevy Impala or a BMW X3 - will have annual fuel costs of $1,200 and generate about 6.6 More Andy Grove on battery power More Is it time to buy American Express? tons of carbon dioxide. More Survey: 84% won’t upgrade to Windows. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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