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NSF awards Univ. of Maryland and Genovation $438K to develop novel hybrid energy storage system for EVs

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Founded in 2007 in Rockville, Md., Genovation is designing automobiles that combine electric drive technology with very lightweight and aerodynamic frames and bodies. and will reach 60 mph in less than 7.5 The PHEV variant will have a smaller battery pack of 22kWh and will include the Lotus 3-cylinder range extender.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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These power a front-wheel drive, 3-phase, 73 kW continuous, 94 kW maximum asynchronous electric motor that delivers 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of instant torque and a top speed of about 100 mph (161 km/h). The Equinox fuel cell powertrain. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. About 5,000 people have driven the fuel cell Equinox in short test drives.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Dr. Hackenberg, the first-generation modular longitudinal matrix was used in 2007 for the A5, followed by the A4, A6, A7 Sportback, A8, Q5 and Q7 as well as the Porsche Macan. Further due to its modular design, the battery is in principle also suitable for other automobile concepts. Audi's MLB. Developed by Prof. meters (6.5

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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We set a course on the large touring sedan segment in 2007, when we presented the F 700. s, and the vehicle has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). When in electric mode, the F 800 Style has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Earlier post.] The vehicle has a certified fuel consumption of 2.9 Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 4.8

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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So far, 100 smart electric cars have already been undergoing large-scale trials in London since 2007. This green supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 This will accelerate bringing our Tesla Model S to production and ensure that it is a superlative vehicle on all levels.”. seconds yet gets the equivalent of 256 miles per gallon.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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But it can certainly be placed in spaces that would never be feasible with an automobile and nimble enough to be squirted in reasonably quickly. Every version of the Spyder will handily out accelerate practically every automobile that wasn’t developed with performance as its primary goal and will reportedly press on to 125 mph.