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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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LA City Councilman Paul Krekorian and Congressman Tony Cardenas It uses a lithium-ion battery designed for long duty cycle operation and can charge using the same J1772 charging receptacle as found on most light-duty vehicles. The truck’s 165 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery uses nickel-magnesium-cobalt chemistry.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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It also uses a large amount of information for this purpose, including navigation, online traffic events, the customer’s driving style, and the vehicle sensors such as the camera and radar. The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5 This means that it is eligible for a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany.

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FCA introduces New Fiat 500 EV; not confirmed for US

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The latest Cinquecento features a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives the New 500 a range of up to 320 km (199 miles) in the WLTP cycle. With an output of 87 kW, the new 500 has a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) (self-limited) and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1

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Honda begins sales of new Grace Hybrid in Japan; 4WD option

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Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine, 7-speed DCT with built-in high-output motor and the IPU with a built-in lithium-ion battery. mph), with a side curtain airbag system and a front seat i-side airbag system (variable capacity type) is available on certain types. The SPORT HYBRID i-DCD system combines a 1.5L

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Volkswagen Group Components supplies complete electric drive for the classic Beetle; based on new e-up!

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The lithium-ion battery modules cumulatively deliver energy of up to 36.8 Despite the new total weight of 1,280 kg, the e-Beetle accelerates to 50 km/h (31 mpg) in just under four seconds and to 80 km (50 mph) in just over eight seconds.

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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. In the event of slip, most of the drive torque goes to the axle with the better traction. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before.

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