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Honda updates CR-Z hybrid with more power and Li-ion battery

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The car also features a Lithium-ion battery for the first time and a Plus Sport (S+) boost system to help the driver make the best use of this sporty performance. The revised CR-Z will go on sale in January 2013. The 0-62 mph sprint time falls from 9.7 sec and top speed is 124 mph (200 km/h). Updated CR-Z hybrid.

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GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi. Pricing and an on-sale date for the 2013 Regal with eAssist will be announced later this year. base model.

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Nissan providing six electric New Mobility Concepts for rental service in Japan

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Based on Renault’s Twizy, Nissan’s New Mobility Concept is powered by Li-ion batteries, has a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and a range of 100 km (62 miles) between recharges. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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Hyundai and the US Department of Energy (DOE) are extending their fuel cell vehicle confirmation program, originally from 2013 through 2015, to a second phase, from 2016 through 2017. kWh, 24 kW Li-ion battery pack (the same as in the Sonata hybrid) provides energy storage from regeneration.

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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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kWh Li-ion battery pack. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid will allow all-electric operation and performance for about 11 miles (24 km) (EPA rating) at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h), along with quick home charging using a standard AC outlet and 15-amp dedicated circuit.

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Honda unveils micro-sized EV “Micro Commuter Prototype”; variable design platform

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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. Using vehicles based on this prototype model, Honda will begin demonstration testing in Japan in 2013. Charging time is less than 3 hours.

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Nissan extends trial of ultra-compact EV sharing service in Yokohama for one year; publishes top-level data

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The service, which kicked off on 11 October 2013, features Nissan’s ultra-compact New Mobility Concept electric vehicles. The Nissan New Mobility Concept EV is powered by Li-ion batteries to a speed of up to 80 km/h (50 mph). Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.). As of 15 September, 10,651 people had joined the service.

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