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GM begins manufacturing Spark EV electric motor in Baltimore

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General Motors has begun manufacturing the electric motor for the Spark EV at its Baltimore Operations plant in White Marsh, Md. The Spark EV electric motor will produce 130 hp (100 kW) and 400 lb-ft of torque to deliver acceleration of less than 8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. Earlier post.).

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CALSTART Small Hybrid Bus Working Group Selects StarTrans-Azure Dynamics for National Hybrid Bus Deployment

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The Azure Balance system includes engine-off at idle and at below 20 mph (32 km/h), while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. Co, has partnered with Azure Dynamics for the past three years and is the exclusive manufacturer for its G1 series hybrid product.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Fiat stopped selling the Cinquecento, or 500e, in the United States (in reality California and Oregon only) in 2019. of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 Photos by Lex Adams, John Faulkner and the manufacturers. [ Here, in alphabetical order, are the World or North American debuts. 2024 Fiat 500e EV.

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways. ElectraMeccanica began production of the SOLO EV a year ago with its manufacturing partner and strategic investor, Zongshen Industrial Group. The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment.

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News: Pizza Delivery Goes Electric

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza has placed an initial order of 20 of the three-wheel Solo Cargo EV, manufactured by Canadian company ElectraMeccanica. Mountain Mike’s Pizza operates in California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the Solo last year, which was before the company added the Solo Cargo model.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. 0 – 60 mph: 7.1 0 – 60 mph: 6.5 A full country roll-out is planned for late 2022.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7

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