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GM begins manufacturing Spark EV electric motor in Baltimore

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Putting more than half a million road miles on development versions of the Spark EV enabled engineers to optimize the performance of the motor by using a specifically designed bar-wound copper stator and unique rotor configuration. —Larry Nitz, GM executive director of Vehicle Electrification Engineering.

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Hyundai’s active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs

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Genesis GV60 with Active Air Skirt The skirt deploys at speeds above 80 kph (49 mph) and is designed for speed up to 200 kph (124 mph), according to a Hyundai press release. It retracts at 70 kph (43 mph); the gap between deployment and stowage speeds is meant to prevent frequent movement at intermediate speeds.

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Hyundai unveils new ‘Active Air Skirt’ tech to increase EV range and performance

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However, when traveling over 50 mph (80 km/h), the AAS is deployed when the air resistance is greater than the rolling resistance. At 43 mph (70 km/h), the unit is stored again. Hyundai’s new Active Air Skirt can operate at over 124 mph (200 km/h) thanks to durable rubber material. When driving at low speeds, the unit is hidden.

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Hyundai reportedly gearing up to bring hydrogen electric N Vision 74 supercar concept to market

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A recent report out of South Korea states that Hyundai Motor Group is beginning development of a new hydrogen fuel cell EV supercar based on its N Vision 74 concept from a couple of years ago. It’s also expected to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in about three seconds. kWh / 800V capability Tank Capacity 4.2

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Hyundai reportedly gearing up to bring hydrogen electric N Vision 74 supercar concept to market

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A recent report out of South Korea states that Hyundai Motor Group is beginning development of a new hydrogen fuel cell EV supercar based on its N Vision 74 concept from a couple of years ago. It’s also expected to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in about three seconds. kWh / 800V capability Tank Capacity 4.2

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Tata Motors Displays Tata Nano EV at Geneva Motor Show

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The Tata Nano EV, which will seat four, will have a predicted range of up to 160 km (99 miles) and an acceleration of 0-60 km/h (0-37 mph) in less than 10 seconds. has also awarded South Korea-based Energy Innovation Group Ltd. Tata will use lithium-polymer batteries, as in the Tata Indica Vista EV, in the Nano EV.

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Tesla and Toyota to revisit old partnership for new EV development: report

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A recent report from an esteemed South Korean publication has suggested that Tesla and Toyota are poised to revisit an old partnership to develop an all-new electric vehicle. The vehicle featured a range of about 100 miles from its 50 kWh (41.8 The partnership has reportedly been under review since last year. .

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