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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. Tata will use lithium-polymer batteries, as in the Tata Indica Vista EV, in the Nano EV. has also awarded South Korea-based Energy Innovation Group Ltd.

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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Sonata Hybrid will be built at Hyundai’s Asan, South Korea assembly plant and will go on sale early this summer. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter

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CTT Outlines International Expansion Efforts At Tokyo Motor Show; $400M in Orders for 38,000 EVs

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South Korea-based electric vehicle maker CT&T outlined the company’s expansion efforts during a press briefing at the Tokyo Motor Show and announced $400-million, 38,000-units in sales and distribution agreements. 10 kWh) Li-polymer battery. The e-Zone has a top speed of 70 km/h (44 mph). Source: CT&T United.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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a South Korea-based manufacturer of low speed electric vehicles (LSVs) plans to build a range of electric vehicles in the US, beginning with its e-Zone and c-Zone low speed electric vehicles. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. Source: CT&T United.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be built at the Asan, South Korea plant and will go on sale in select markets later this Fall. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 Maximum EV speed (mph). km) of all electric range and a 9.8

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SK Energy to Supply Li-ion Batteries to Hyundai, Kia for EVs

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South Korea-based SK Energy Co. The i10 will have a single charge range of 160 km (99 miles) and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). will provide Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ) to Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors for electric vehicles (EVs), beginning with the i10 ( earlier post ). Earlier post.).

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