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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. A New Composition.

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Zero Motorcycles Launches DS Electric Dual Sport Motorcycle

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The DS is powered by Zero Motorcycles’s Z-Force electric drivetrain. With a 4 kWh Li-ion pack, the DS has a top speed of 55 mph (90 km/h) and has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km). Recharge time is less than four hours. Zero has equipped its latest model with aggressive suspension, rugged wheels and dual sport tires.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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nk City in 2008. Daimler is set to be the first on the street with 100 test vehicle SMARTs in 2008. From where I sit (in the driver's seat of a NiMH powered Toyota RAV4 EV) this seems eminently practical. Norway's Th!nk nk Global views London as a first market when it relaunches the Th!nk

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MyCar EV Now On Sale in London

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Launched at the British International Motor Show in July 2008 ( earlier post ) and voted Electric Car of the Year at the Green Fleet awards, the MyCar electric vehicle is now on sale at evstores in London. kWh, 48V lead AGM battery pack powers a 3.73 kWh, 48V lead AGM battery pack powers a 3.73 Recharging takes 8-10 hours.

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Land Rover Range_e 4WD diesel plug-in hybrid previews future production powertrains

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kW/h lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from an external 240V power source, Range_e can be driven on electric power alone for more than 20 miles. Range_e has a maximum system output of 339 PS (334 hp, 249 kW) and a top speed of around 120 mph (193 km/h), delivering a fuel economy of 85 mpg UK (71 mpg US, 3.32

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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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The Cruze EV is equipped with a 31 kWh battery that generates maximum power of 150 kW. On a standard household 220-volt outlet, the Cruze EV can be fully recharged in 8 to 10 hours. The project is aimed at benefiting GM’s core vehicle electrification competencies, which include batteries, electric motors, power controls and charging.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. Earlier post.).