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MARCH 23, 2010

Lexus will bring the CT 200h premium compact hybrid to the US market in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. The engine-driven generator can charge the battery pack or provide additional power to the drive motor as needed. miles) at speeds of up to 45 km/h (28 mph) in all electric mode.).

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APRIL 29, 2014

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is based on the conventionally powered B-Class, for which the current generation has become a top seller since being launched in many countries in 2011. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 Click to enlarge. Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

In January 2011, Shanghai was selected as an international electric vehicle pilot city by the Chinese government and the Jiading district of Shanghai was announced as an electric vehicle demonstration zone. In June 2011, Volvo Car Corporation started the production of the Volvo C30 Electric. A full recharge takes about 7 hours.

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MAY 29, 2012

The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. In Stealth mode, the Karma can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h).

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MARCH 1, 2013

At the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, Hino displayed an EV truck concept vehicle with an ultra-low bed based on this idea and subsequently continued development, completing a practical-use prototype vehicle. Maximum speed is 60 km/h (37 mph).

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APRIL 18, 2011

Nissan will unveil the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC (Racing Competition) battery-electric racer at the 2011 New York International Auto Show on 20 April. It can be charged up to 80% of its full capacity in 30 minutes using the quick charging port located inside the rear cowl. seconds and a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h).

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JANUARY 26, 2010

AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 15, 2011

Honda will begin a European demonstration program of the battery-electric EV-neo scooter in conjunction with Barcelona City Council (Spain) beginning in July 2011. The portable regular charger can be stored under the seat and provides 100% charging from empty in about 3.5 Click to enlarge. kW motor and a 0.9 hours at 25°C.

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JULY 23, 2012

At its introduction in 2011, the first-generation ActiveHybrid 7 carried a base MSRP of $103,125 for the ActiveHybrid 7 and $107,025 for the long wheelbase ActiveHybrid 7L. With combined output of 349 hp (260 kW) and peak torque of 367 lb-ft (498 N·m), the new BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.5

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AUGUST 29, 2011

Through the end of July 2011, about 215,000 had been sold nationwide. (By By comparison, GM delivered 35,298 units of the LaCrosse in the US from January through the end of July 2011.). This provides electricity to charge the battery and electric power assistance during heavy acceleration. The LaCrosse eAssist consumes 5.2

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Equipped with a Li-ion battery, the Micro Commuter Prototype Vehicle has a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), a maximum range of approximately 60 km (37 miles), and output of 15 kW. Charging time is less than 3 hours. Using vehicles based on this prototype model, Honda will begin demonstration testing in Japan in 2013.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

At the 2010 introduction, Honda said the Fit EV production model would powered by a lithium-ion battery and a high-density coaxial electric motor derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

The CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency) Foundation will conduct the multi-day flight competition in which aircraft must demonstrate at least 100 mph and 200 passenger mpg on a 200 mile flight.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The 111 hp (83 kW) electric motor from BRUSA that will power the C30 Electric delivers an instant torque of 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) leading to an acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 4 seconds and to 100 km/h in under 11 seconds. The car has a top speed of 130 km/h (80 mph). The 24 kWh battery pack—of which 22.7

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JUNE 12, 2011

The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011. With 400 volts of three-phase alternating current, the battery takes about one hour to charge up at an electrical outlet. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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MARCH 26, 2009

Production is slated to begin in 2011, assuming the funding for the plant is in place. The Model S has a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h) and can get to 60 mph in 5.5 Tesla says that rapid charging will recharge the battery pack in 45 minutes. The Tesla Model S. Click to enlarge. to 6 seconds.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The new REVA NXG introduced at IAA, due for production in 2011, features a Li-ion phosphate pack. The REVA NXG, due for production in 2011, is a sporty two-seater with a targa roof that was designed by Dilip Chhabria of the automotive design company DC Design. Click to enlarge. Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GM India.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

With a 28 kWh battery pack, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a range of up to 130 km (80 miles) on a full charge. The Transit Connect Electric went into production in Europe in June this year following its production launch in North America in April, 2011.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Based on the EPA fuel-economy estimates, many of the charged engines look better. But that car’s 0-60 mph acceleration time trails competitive family sedans, and it delivers just 25 mpg, placing it among the worst of the crop of recently-redesigned family sedans, according to CR. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

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MARCH 20, 2011

The Wind Explorer pilot vehicle is a two-seated electromobile that weighs just 200 kg (441 lbs) and with a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) per battery charge. Its lithium-ion batteries, based on yet another Evonik technology, are charged by a mobile wind turbine or in the conventional way from the power grid.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Jaguar has released details of the C-X16 concept ahead of its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Mounted in an aluminum chassis structure, the powertrain delivers 0-62 mph acceleration in 4.4 seconds, a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h) and acceleration from 50-75 mph of 2.1 The concept hybrid C-X16.

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MAY 18, 2010

Wang Chuanfu, chief executive of BYD, said that the five passenger e6 has a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph); consumes 21.5 kWh per 100 km; and can run about 300 km on one charge. Wang said BYD would try to roll out E6 in the European market in February 2011, but gave no details. Ltd, a joint venture of BYD and SBG.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). The Fit EV will achieve an estimated 100-mile ()161 km) driving range per charge using the US LA4 city cycle (70 miles (113 km) when applying EPA’s adjustment factor). Click to enlarge.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

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JULY 30, 2011

CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency) will conduct the event from 25 September through 2 October 2011 at Charles M. Competing aircraft must demonstrate at least 100 mph and 200 passenger mpg on a 200-mile flight. Schulz Sonoma County (California) Airport. The $10-million Ansari-X Prize was for suborbital spaceflight.).

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APRIL 1, 2012

Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone.

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APRIL 2, 2009

Since the launch on 26 March, Tesla Motors has taken 520 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge. Production of the Model S is planned to begin in late 2011. The Model S does 0-60 mph in 5.6 The $5,000 reservation fee is refundable.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. At low speeds, the engine charges the battery via a generator. Rapid charging is also possible with this vehicle, enabling a charging time on the order of one hour.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

In early 2011, data from the US demonstration programs will be posted on [link]. As the vehicles gather miles, data such as fuel economy, miles driven, charging times and additional content will be viewable online. This readily available data will show how the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are being used and how they are performing.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

At the heart of the BMW ActiveE is an electric synchronous motor which propels the car from zero to 60 mph in nine seconds, delivering 168 hp (125 kW) and maximum torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). Top speed is electronically limited to 90 mph (145 km/h). With four seats and a luggage compartment of 200 liters (7 cu.

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MARCH 4, 2013

The extremely high charge acceptance of our batteries over thousands of cycles, combined with the inherent battery voltage equalization in large string applications, make the PbC battery a great value proposition in the ePower system. ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Under this first-release production purchase order, Quantum will supply components and systems to support the early vehicle builds that will ramp up to production volumes in 2011. Top speed is 125 mph (200 km/h) with 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.8 Earlier post.). Fisker Karma utilizes an Ecotec 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Renault is adding a fifth model to its lineup of four electric vehicles ( earlier post ), the new Kangoo Maxi ZE; Renault will thus have two electric vehicles in the small van segment by the end of 2011, the other being the Kangoo Express ZE. Top speed is limited to 130 km/h (81 mph).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. The REVA NXR. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Globally, one passenger car uses on average of 340 liters of fuel per year to overcome friction, which would cost €510 (US$654) according to the average European gas price in 2011 and corresponds to an average driving distance of 13,000 km/a (8,078 miles). A driver can significantly influence the fuel consumption of his or her car.

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Charging the electric C30. Its next step forward will be to build a test fleet of at least 50 electric Volvo C30s, which will be used in real-life traffic from 2011. Its next step forward will be to build a test fleet of at least 50 electric Volvo C30s, which will be used in real-life traffic from 2011. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 5, 2010

The technology architecture of the A8 hybrid previews that of the production Q5 hybrid, due to reach the market in late 2010/early 2011, Audi said. A production version of the A8 hybrid is due in late 2011/early 2012 (orders will start in late 2011). The A8 hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011. The “AMP’d” Equinox is an up-fitted GM Chevrolet Equinox that will reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), and will accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in approximately eight seconds. Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook.

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