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Fiat introduces two new EVs: 600e and low-speed electric Topolino

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Customers can store their personal items in the smart central tunnel—which comes with a customized cover pad and flexible cupholders—seat pockets and strategic front storage spaces. Available as a 5-door, the New Fiat 600e offers 5 seats and 15 liters of interior storage. The trunk has also offers 360 liters of load capacity.

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Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV arriving in US starting at $54,500

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The EQB is fitted with a lithium-ion battery (maximum voltage 420 V, 190 Ah capacity) with a usable energy content of 66.5 Standard equipment highlights for the EQB include EQ-specific design language with front and rear LED light bands that are seamlessly integrated into the black- panel grill.

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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

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exhibited five models from its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) lineup, including three trucks all based on the Atlas 24 model equipped with Nissan LEAF components and other EV-related technologies at the 2011 Tokyo Truck Show: the e-NT400 Atlas Concept; the Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery; and the Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

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Kreisel’s battery pack receives Frosts & Sullivan Tech Leadership award; new production facility opening in September

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Frost & Sullivan said that the unique technology for next-generation lithium-ion batteries gives Kreisel Electric a distinct competitive advantage in the electric vehicle market. The Kreisel Home Energy Storage does not need a conventional display, but communicates with innovative light effects.

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NPC report to Energy Secretary finds light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could reduce per-mile GHG at least 40% by 2050; additional strategies required for further reductions

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Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. On a stand-alone basis, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles have the potential to reduce per-mile GHG emissions by at least 40% in 2050, relative to 2005 average fleet levels. Source: NPC.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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Deceleration is also applied to detected vehicles ahead until they come to a standstill, for example at traffic lights. This means that, following the purchase and the initial new-car configuration, some of the features of the EQS can be adapted according to personal preferences. million micro-mirrors. million pixels per vehicle.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The lithium-ion high-voltage battery is mounted in the car’s underbody and provides 25.7 21-inch M light-alloy wheels are fitted as standard, while there is also the option of 22-inch or 23-inch M light-alloy wheels. kWh of usable energy. The Combined Charging Unit in the BMW XM enables AC charging at up to 7.4

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