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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

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Over a 25-minute race, that’s 50 kWh of energy capture, which nearly matches the total 60 kWh of usable battery power in a buffered, 80- kWh pack. On the street, EVs are beginning to top 90 percent efficiency, with the latest Formula E car targeting 95 percent, aided by recovering so much otherwise wasted braking energy.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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