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Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit on schedule for March deliveries; fuel cell range extender option

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The all-electric Lightning product features a liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier that can be fast-charged in thirty-minutes on DC fast charging, and in six hours with Level 2 charging. Ford’s vehicle warranty covers the base chassis for vehicles with the Lightning conversions.

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Toyota introduces next-generation B-segment hybrid with 112 mpg US; CNG hybrid and plug-in variants

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Adopting a small fuel tank placed under the rear seat together with the hybrid system’s lithium-ion battery gives the vehicle a low center of gravity, thus contributing to improved driving performance. By pursuing weight reduction, a more-efficient powertrain and reduced air resistance, the FT-Bh offers fuel consumption of 2.1

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter (98.3 In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery.

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Harley Davidson Mosh e-bicycle

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The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. It has a 529Wh lithium-ion battery which is detachable and locked into the frame. Also, Series 1 mentions mosh is quick, nimble and an absolute ripper.

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BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

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The electric motor sources its energy from a lithium-ion battery pack which can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours. The driver can view the driving mode currently engaged and monitor the activity of the two drive sources on the large information display in the cockpit.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. Clicking on an element opens up a new screen with more detailed operating information.

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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The three liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery stacks, with a total capacity of 34 kilowatt-hours (kWh), are charged through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when slowing or coasting, and by plugging in. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. This is a beautiful car.

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