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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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a designer and manufacturer of light-duty, short-haul, and last-mile delivery electric vehicles (EVs), has launched the Electric Vaccine Vehicle (EVV). The 100% electric vehicle can be moved into and operated indoors to allow medical providers to treat patients virtually anywhere without greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or fumes.

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Jaguar Land Rover providing I-PACE EVs for ground support for Rolls-Royce’s electric flight speed record attempt

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ ( earlier post ) will take to the skies for the first time in the coming weeks as it works towards a world-record attempt with a target speed of 300+ mph (480+ km/h). The current speed record for an all-electric plane—set by Siemens in 2017—is 210 mph.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 The engine, working in concert with the electric motor (MG2), assures responsive performance, while energy efficiency is achieved by using both electric motors (MG1 and MG2) for hybrid battery charging. suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Are You Plugged In?

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Some of the first plug-in electric passenger vehicles are slated to roll onto U.S. For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. Which electric-car developer counts former U.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic EV

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An Impressive First All-Electric Car from Mercedes-Benz. In Mercedes-Benz speak, anything going forward with an EQ on the badge means it is only powered by electricity. Available in three all-electric versions: The base is the single motor, rear-wheel drive EQS 450+. Times are changing at Mercedes-Benz. A balanced ride.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. The electric propulsion motor alone powers the front wheels, as the gasoline engine (decoupled from the drive wheels) powers the electric-generator motor, which in turn provides power to the battery pack.

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