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million to upgrade electrical systems and tracks between Trenton, NJ and New York City, resulting in improved on-time performance and reliability, and an initial increase in top operating speeds up to 160 mph and future maximum speeds of 186 mph. The NEC will receive $449.94 Another $294.78

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

In December 2012, Hyundai will begin production of the ix35 Fuel Cell crossover vehicle at its Ulsan manufacturing facility in Korea, with a target of building up to 1,000 vehicles by 2015. Unlike other fuel cell vehicles that use compressed air to supply oxygen to the fuel cell stack, Hyundai’s ix35 Fuel Cell uses ambient air.

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APRIL 4, 2009

Optimal Energy , the Cape Town, South Africa-based company that unveiled the Joule full battery-electric multi-purpose urban passenger vehicle to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 ( earlier post ), plans to have pilot fleets on the road in South Africa and globally from 2010 onwards, with mass production to start in South Africa from 2012.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is staging the world premier of a Sprinter E-CELL battery-electric van at the 2012 International Motor Show (IAA) for commercial vehicles. This is of particular importance to spacious delivery vans for supplying inner cities, pedestrian precincts, or towns with restricted vehicle access, Mercedes-Benz notes.

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MAY 11, 2012

One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. Audi e-bike Wörthersee.

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MAY 6, 2012

US gallons) per 100 km (62 miles).The Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 8.6 seconds; acceleration tops out at 216 km/h (134 mph). g/mile) – about 7% less than in the previous model with 103 kW (140 hp). g/mile) – about 7% less than in the previous model with 103 kW (140 hp). liters (0.11

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AUGUST 3, 2012

In remarks during the briefing, Bill Fay, Group Vice President & General Manager, Toyota Division, noted that the RAV4 EV is an important element of Toyota’s plan to meet the Phase 3 requirements of California’s ZEV mandate ( earlier post ) for the 2012-2014 timeframe. kWh, providing an anticipated EPA-estimated driving range of 113 miles.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

In a presentation at the 2011 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Pasadena, California last week, Daniel Andree, a battery development engineer at Audi AG, outlined the implementation of a Sanyo lithium-ion battery pack in the upcoming 2012 Audi Q5 compact crossover hybrid. Earlier post.). The 266V, 1.3 Safety protection.

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This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. The internal combustion engine can be switched off when coasting on the overrun at speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph), since ancillaries such as the steering, brakes and refrigerant compressor operate electrically.

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A production version of the A8 hybrid is due in late 2011/early 2012 (orders will start in late 2011). The brake booster too is supplied by a demand-controlled electric vacuum pump. The hybrid drive is designed for fully electric-powered driving up to 65 km/h (40 mph) and for a distance exceeding 2 km (1.2 During electrical—i.e.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

(In 2010, Volkswagen said that the MQB would be available in 2012, the technical foundation for more than 30 models in the group A0, A and B segments.) The four-seat SUV is powered by two electric motors, one front and one rear, and a direct injection turbo gasoline engine (TSI); the all-electric range is up to 45 kilometers (28 miles).

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JANUARY 26, 2010

THINK also announced that it has chosen EnerDel, the Indiana-based lithium ion battery manufacturer, to be the exclusive battery supplier for THINK City electric vehicles sold in the US through 2012. EnerDel also will supply at least 60% of the batteries for THINK City electric vehicles sold in Europe.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Malibu ECO’s eAssist power pack brings together the lithium-ion battery, the integrated power inverter and 12V power supply. Sales of the new Malibu begin with the ECO model in the United States in early 2012. In addition to the ECO’s Ecotec 2.4L

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This will be achieved through exploiting innovative British technologies in the supply chain partners. Evolution of REEV Technologies – Building a UK Supply Base (REEVolution). The work will accelerate the development of new technologies and key commodities whilst laying the foundations for a globally competitive supply base.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. It is supplied with power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed under the floor of the load compartment. The car has a total operating range of up to 600 miles (960 km).

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JULY 6, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin leasing the Demio EV in October 2012. Driving range is up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) on the JC08 mode test cycle, as measured by Mazda. It can supply up to 1,500W and 100V of AC. mph) or less, speakers. Click to enlarge. The Demio EV uses a permanent magnet three-phase alternating.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. miles), and PHV fuel efficiency is 61.0 The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph). TMC is aware that managing household supply and demand of electricity will be important to help electric vehicles, including the Prius PHV, gain widespread use.

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JUNE 29, 2011

The primary goal of the project, which runs until June 2012, is consistently to utilize renewable energy sources for electrically powered vehicles. The electric traction motor of the plug-in hybrid powertrain outputs 85 kW and supplies 600 N·m (443 lb-ft) of torque from standstill. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Under the hood.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

In addition to its planned market introduction of a plug-in hybrid in 2012 ( earlier post ), Volvo Cars is currently evaluating the viability of a fully battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Recharging the C30 BEV pack via a household supply (230V, 16A) will take about eight hours. The C30 BEV. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

The new Kia Ray EV is an electric city car with a range of up to 139 km (86 miles) on a single charge. For supply exclusively to the domestic Korean market, the Kia Ray EV is a close relative of Kia’s 1.0-liter seconds), while top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Earlier post.).

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We are looking forward to a strategic cooperation in a number of areas including leveraging Daimler’s engineering, production and supply chain expertise. As of 2012, Daimler plans to equip all smart and Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles with own produced lithium-ion batteries. This green supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Supplying the propulsive power for the concept car, which can reach a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph), is an electric motor with a peak power of 60 kW (continuous power: 40 kW) with maximum torque of 210 N·m. The car’s battery capacity of 18 kWh enables distances of up to 130 km (81 miles), depending on driving style.

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seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). The spark plugs also supply a higher ignition voltage for the higher pressures and combustion chamber temperatures caused by the earlier ignition timing. So, a total of up to 600 km (373 miles) can be covered with a single fill of the tanks. The eco up! The eco up!

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The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. Large external power supply system. Mirai powertrain.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

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). mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Following on the November 2012 introduction of the updated LEAF in Japan ( earlier post ), Nissan has introduced the updated 2013 LEAF to the US, as well as begun its assembly in the US at the Smyrna, Tenn. When the vehicle’s speed reaches 19 mph, pedestrians are able to hear the car moving and the “approaching sound” automatically turns off.

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Targets to be verified include a projected driving range of approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles). seconds, together with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). It can be fully recharged from a domestic mains supply in about three to six hours, depending on depletion status. Earlier post.)

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miles) purely electrically. Regarding CO 2 emissions, the certificate of the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID states: Over the entire lifecycle, comprising manufacture, use over 300,000 kilometers [186,411 miles] and recycling, clear advantages result compared with the S 500. seconds and can drive up to 33 km (20.5

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JULY 30, 2013

On a full lifecycle basis, with an average European electricity mix, the i3 offers approximately a 30% lower carbon footprint over 150,000 km (93,200 miles) of use than the fuel-efficient diesel-powered BMW 118d, said Dr. Julian Weber, head of Innovation Projects e-Mobility at BMW. earlier post ), but gain their advantage in the use phase.

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258,105 miles. Highest individual mileage:7954 miles. cost to charge over 6 mos: £60, less than 2p per mile. miles was slightly more than the 26.5 miles recorded by the control cars, a mix of MINI Coopers and BMW 116i models. The UK average daily distance driven for private cars overall is less than 25 miles.)

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The Elektro E6 is envisioned to feature a full carbon composite structure, two motors, high wing propeller, solar cells technology, 6 seats, 480 kg (1,058 lb) payload and 500-km (311-mile) range. An on- board 24 V electrical network supplies the avionics and the radios via a converter. The length of the aircraft is 6.7

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The Tucson ix FCEV can travel more than 400 miles (644 km) on a single fueling, a 76% improvement over its predecessor, and a range equal to a gasoline-powered car. Hyundai plans to make a limited supply of the Tucson ix FCEV in 2012 and begin mass production in 2015. L/100km), a 15% improvement over the previous version.

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) The potential is enormous because the current grid has sufficient energy capacity to supply every vehicle in the United States if every one of them was a PHEV. Both owners drove an average of 12,000 total miles in the year.

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In Geneva, Audi is debuting an A8 hybrid concept car, with CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km (232 g/mile). At the end of 2012 Audi will launch the e-tron electric car that was seen last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). This device gives the A1 e-tron an additional range of 200 kilometers (124 miles). Earlier post.)

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The front end of the battery is equipped with the Battery Management Controller (BMC) which performs safety, diagnostic and monitoring functions and also regulates the battery’s temperature in the Battery Junction Controller (interface to energy supply for the motor). The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2

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mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. miles) and at least eight years in operation. A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 Second life.

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