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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 Powered by the engine, it recharges the battery and thus extends the electric range.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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The first batteries could power vehicles to “neck-breaking” speeds of up to 14 mph. There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. None of these problems remain today, and most EVs are as powerful as petrol-fueled vehicles. This prototype uses a lead-acid mixture. Moving Forward.

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Pilot project kicks off with 20 Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicles in Munich

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This project will address a number of issues, ranging from the power grid itself to data transfer between drivers, vehicles, and electric fueling stations. Its output of 75 kW (102 hp) enables the A1 e-tron to reach a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a range extender.

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Siemens Highlights Prototypes of New Drive Systems for Electric Cars

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Thus equipped, this eRUF will feature a bi-directional grid connection, which will allow it to be recharged in about two hours at a 400-volt electrical outlet—without the extra electrical circuitry typically required for recharging—and also permit it to feed energy back into the power grid via the same socket.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9 The Fisker Ocean Ultra will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.9 The Fisker Ocean Extreme and Fisker Ocean One will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.6 The company calls these technologies PowerCar, Power Grid, and PowerHouse.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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In the paper, the GM team broke down CO 2 and fuel consumption reduction potentials into several categories: The introduction of E-REVs and PHEVs to existing grids, displacing petroleum use; The influence of charging availability and consumer behavior on CO 2 reduction; Changes in power grid mix as well as vehicle stock; and.

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Audi introducing electric 1+1 urban concept at Frankfurt with support for wireless charging; more detail on electric A2 concept

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mph) in 16.9 It reaches 60 km/h (37 mph) in around six seconds. Top speed is governed at 100 km/h (62 mph). The battery recharges completely in about 20 minutes with 400 volt three-phase current, and in approximately one hour with 230 volt household current. The Audi urban concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14

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