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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. The eAssist system captures up to 15kW of energy that would be normally lost during braking and uses it to recharge the lithium-ion battery.

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Eindhoven wins world championship for solar-powered family cars in World Solar Challenge

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powered family car ( earlier post ), is the winner of the Cruiser class of the World Solar Challenge 2013. Top speeds of 120 km/h (75 mph) with a full load of four people were no exception, the team said. On the road in Australia. Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke. Click to enlarge. Fast driving on raceway.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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2013 Honda CR-Z. The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. Click to enlarge. The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter,

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VW premieres Jetta Hybrid and E-Bugster concept with Combined Charging System; Blue-e-Motion electric drives to go into production units as early as 2013

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As early as in 2013, drive systems under this name will go into production in vehicles such as the Golf. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 10.9 Equipped with a quick charging function, the E-Bugster battery can be recharged within 35 minutes at suitable charging stations. The hybrid marks the first use in the US of the 1.4-liter

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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.

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BRUSA supplies complete drivetrain for E-FORCE 18-t electric truck

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The lead customers will each put one truck into their fleets for evaluation from August 2013. Maximum speed is 87 km/h (54 mph) and is electronically limited. During loading and unloading at the depot the truck can be recharged in just a few hours; the two 22 kW on-board fast chargers from BRUSA take a full charge in six hours.

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Volkswagen Presents Electric Milano Taxi Study at Hannover Messe

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Volkswagen has announced that it will launch its first production electric vehicles in 2013. The Milano Taxi, with a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) is driven by an electric motor with a peak power of 85 kW (continuous power: 50 kW).

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