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Reva EVs to Be Built in New York State

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kWh lead acid battery pack with a 13 kW, 52 N·m AC induction motor, offering a range of 80 km (50 miles) and a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The NXR Intercity uses a 14 kWh Li-ion phosphate battery pack and a 25 kW, 92 N·m AC induction motor, offering a range of 160 km (99 miles), and a top speed of 104 km/h (65 mph).

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EVI Introduces Line of EV/HEV Class 3-6 Commercial Vehicles

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During the Work Truck Show in Chicago, California-based Electric Vehicles International (EVI) has introduced a line of electric and hybrid Class 3-6 commercial vehicles to the US market. use Valence lithium phosphate or Trojan lead acid battery packs for power. eviLightTrucks.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph). The e-Zone uses a 72V, 5.0

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Quallion Introduces Li-ion Anti-Idling HVAC Solution for Class 6-8 Trucks; Showcases Battery Pack in CRF Panda Fuel Cell Vehicle Prototype

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Quallion showcased the system, which is designed to support 10 hour of cooling at end-of-life, at the recent Battery Show in San Jose, California. By designing an ultra-efficient HVAC system, Quallion’s battery solution is 25% of the weight of an equivalent lead acid system with a standard HVAC used in trucks today.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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London could soon replace California as the electric car capital of the world. Limited ranged, lead-acid battery based cars, they have nonetheless proven the demand of even less than perfect electric vehicles. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. Norway's Th!nk

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Balqon Begins Production of Electric Port Drayage Trucks for San Pedro Ports

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has begun production of all-electric, heavy-duty drayage trucks capable of hauling 30-ton shipping containers in and around the San Pedro Bay, California port complex. Click to enlarge. Balqon Corp. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

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That picture changes considerably in California, with the PHEV model tagged with 150 g/mile, while the electric carries a burden of 90 g/mile. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 45 kW (60 hp) electric motor can operate at speeds up to 75 mph and delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds.

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