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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. Features include omission of the hydraulic torque converter and the addition of a wet clutch of the kind also found in the high-performance AMG models. motor alone until the battery needs recharging.

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Technology Architecture of Audi A8 Hybrid Shown in Geneva Previews the Production Q5 Hybrid, Due This Year

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A production version of the A8 hybrid is due in late 2011/early 2012 (orders will start in late 2011). In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter. The power electronics unit—including the pulse control inverter and DC-DC converter—is located in the engine compartment.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. Twenty-two months after the project announcement, Toyota and Tesla engineers revealed the RAV4 EV at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26 in May 2012. The RAV4 EV. Click to enlarge. —Bill Fay.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph.

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Kia introduces Ray EV in Korea; 2,500 units to be produced in 2012 for use by government agencies

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seconds), while top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Recharging times are six hours using a 220V household supply and 25 minutes in fast-charge mode. Inside, the Ray EV instrument cluster displays electric motor operation, battery status and distance to recharge.

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Geely acquiring flying car startup Terrafugia

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It will run on premium unleaded automotive gasoline, fit in a standard construction single-car garage, and convert between flight and drive modes in less than one minute. Because the pods will be all-electric, noise impact will be minimal, and the gas engine used for cruise will recharge the batteries during flight.

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BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

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The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). i8 Concept Roadster. Click to enlarge.

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