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Workhorse releases specs for coming W-15 extended range electric pickup

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80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. Composite body with carbon fiber. kW power export that allows tools to be plugged directly into the battery power source without the truck running. 460 system horsepower (343 kW). 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 Automatic braking.

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Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

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The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. Low weight is essential for an electric vehicle because more weight requires more battery power for the same range and thus causes higher costs. miles) in extended range.

Miles 236
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China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

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TREV is a range extender system that uses a micro-turbine (fueled either by liquid or gaseous fuels) to generate electricity that charges a battery pack. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. The body structure is also lightweight carbon fiber, including the dihedral doors.

Range 150