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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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The concept, also equipped with the electric compressor, introduced a 48V subsystem to drive the electric compressor; energy required to drive the electric compressor is largely generated by recuperation during coasting phases and stored in its own compact Li-ion battery.) mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

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Lucid also ran a real-world test of pre-production cars with Motor Trend magazine driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco that demonstrated the 500+ mile range of the car. The company also claims it can ford through three feet of water and will go from 0-60 mph in about three seconds.

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Peapod Comes Out on Earth Day '09 - GoodCleanTech

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Its a low-speed machine that has a max speed of 25 mph the designer, Peter E. PC Magazine, the PCMag.com logo and Gearlog are registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. Arnell (whose name acronym is PEA, thus the car is named Peapod), calls a Mobi; a term he coined and branded. All Rights Reserved. is prohibited.

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