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Geely Showcasing Alternative Energy Vehicles at Auto China 2010

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Geely is showcasing a number of its alternative energy vehicle efforts at Auto China 2010, including two versions of an electric vehicle, two versions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (parallel and serial configurations), and an intelligent stop-start system. It can recharge 80% of battery capacity in 18 minutes. range extender.

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SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012

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At the China International Industry Fair held earlier in November in Shanghai, SAIC Group displayed six models of new energy vehicles, which will serve the Expo 2010. SAIC Expo 2010 Gallery. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles). Top speed is 205 km/h (127 mph).

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Volvo Car Corporation begins production of the Volvo C30 Electric for leasing customers in Europe

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Tests on a fleet of about 50 cars have been conducted since autumn 2010, mainly internally at the Volvo Car Corporation. The car is recharged from a regular household power socket. A full recharge takes about 7 hours. Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) and acceleration from 0-50 km/h (0-31 mph) takes four seconds.

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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined. The software in the Bultaco Control Unit (BCU) enables the driver to manage the engine power, energy recovery, battery recharge and connection to mobile devices.

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Tazzari Debuts ZERO City EV at the Bologna Motor Show

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The city EV will go onsale in January 2010, via an international distribution network already present in all major European countries and the US and to be defined in other countries worldwide. Acceleration from 0-50 km/h (0-31 mph) takes less than 5 seconds; top speed is 90 km/h (56 mph). The Tazzari Zero. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Uses Same Powertrain as the Prius

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The concept, which previews the production model of the hybrid to be built in the UK beginning in the second half of 2010, uses the same powertrain applied in the current-generation Prius. Sales are scheduled to start during second half of 2010. miles (2 km) at speeds up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Earlier post.). Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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If the tests turn out as Daimler hopes, the company plans to begin commercial production in 2010, before the end of the pilot. “We The first cars will utilize NiMH batteries, as do the Toyota test platform Plug-in Priuses at the University of California.

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