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Ashok Leyland acquires Switch Mobility, GM to supply electric batteries

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ashok Leyland and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) for an e-mobility pilot project. 3 with around 28,000 units of sale had become the second most registered car in Europe in December. It can accelerate 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 9.6

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Another study found that if people choose to charge their EVs during times when there’s less demand on the power grid, we could cut emissions by another 18% – and maybe even allow EVs to support the grid. mph” in the United States. Why does this matter?

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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Speeding up the shift to e-mobility will help us to meet the extremely ambitious CO 2 targets that have been set in Europe, China and the USA. The electric motor of the ID concept car showcased at the 2016 Paris Auto Show had a power output of 168 hp. One step towards achieving this in Europe is the Ionity joint venture.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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The electric motor’s power is transferred to the front wheels via a single-speed gearbox. With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). By way of comparison: the most powerful conventional e-up! Click to enlarge.

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BMW to Premiere the Concept ActiveE at NAIAS 2010 in Detroit; Electric 1 Series Is The Second EV Project Under i Megacity Vehicle Initiative

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The field tests with the MINI E as part of Project i in the US and Europe have already provided insights into the demands required of future production electric vehicles. It accelerates the vehicle in less than 9 seconds from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in approx.

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Renault Unveils Four Concept EVs and Quickdrop Battery Switch System; Commits to 100,000 EVs with Better Place

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The first will be the electric version of Fluence ( earlier post ) which will initially be available in Israel and Europe. The EV has a top speed of 75 km/h (47 mph), and a projected range of 100 km (62 miles). Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph), and projected range is 160 km (99 miles).

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