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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.) Supported by a £2-million (US$2.9-million)

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UK Grounds Maintenance Company Contracts for Four Ford-Smith Electric Vehicles Light Commercial EVs

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Poole, UK-based Continental Landscapes has contracted for four battery-electric Ford Transit-based light commercial vehicles from Carillon Fleet Management: two 4.6-tonne A 90 kW induction motor delivers a top speed of up to 50 mph. Ford and Smith announced a collaboration on all-electric light commercial vehicles in 2008.

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Europcar and Mercedes-Benz Vans partner on light commercial electric vans

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The 36 kWh Li-ion battery pack of the Vito E-CELL is located underneath the cargo bed; the vehicle a range of around 130 kilometers (81 miles). The top speed has been limited to 80 km/h (50 mph) due to the vehicle’s typical areas of application and to give the van as long a range as possible.

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Alstom invests €14M in electric autonomous shuttle company EasyMile

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The EZ10 provides shared driverless transportation for the last mile. The EZ10 is manufactured by French light weight automobile maker Ligier. Ligier has marketed electric vehicles since 2008. An LiFePOsub 4 battery provides up to 14 hours of operation with a maximum speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) and a cruising speed of 20 km/h (12.4

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Lightweight Edison2 E85 Car Wins Mainstream Class X-Prize; Two Battery Electric Vehicles Take Alternative Class Prizes

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The Edison2 Very Light Car on the track. The $5 Million Mainstream Class Winner was the Edison2 Very Light Car, running on an E85 blend, and achieving 102.5 Its low weight of 830 pounds (376 kg) resulted from its use of light weight materials, reduced engine displacement and a host of other weight-saving innovations.

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008. Featuring a 22 kWh Li-ion pack and a 30 kW, 100 N·m drive motor, the Micro-Vett electric 500 has a range of 145 km (90 miles) and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph).

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Killacycle World Record

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KillaCycle Pilot Scotty Pollacheck "lights 'em up" alongside Team Leader Bill Dube. On Thursday October 23rd, 2008, Team KillaCycle set their latest drag racing world record at Bandimere Raceway. seconds, ending with a top speed of 168 MPH. KillaCycle 7.89sec @ 168MPH quarter mile. seconds blog entry here.