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JULY 6, 2012

GreenTech Automotive (GTA) unveiled its MyCar, a two-seat Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) with a range of up to 115 miles (185 km). In the US, MyCar has a top-speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) due to regulatory restrictions, classifying it as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). MyCar will have an expected base price of $15,500.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Three new Audi TDI clean diesel models far exceeded their EPA fuel economy ratings in completing the “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive that covered more than 2,850 miles between Southern California and New York. Earlier post.). to Audi Manhattan in New York City. Results were: A6 TDI: 43.561 mpg at an average speed of 62.44

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MAY 7, 2013

Members of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a draft law setting out rules for achieving a 147 g CO 2 /km (235 g/mile) target for new light commercial vehicles by 2020, down from 203 g/km (325 g/mile) today—i.e., vans in 2014, falling to 1.3 Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW i Vision Dynamics is an all-electric, emission-free four-door Gran Coupe that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 100 mph. seconds and has a top speed of 174 mph.

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JUNE 8, 2015

This is in line with the partnership agreement between the two companies of 9 September 2014. Range on the city cycle is 250 km (155 miles) and on the highway cycle is 150 km (93 miles). Top speed is electronically limited to 120 km/h (75 mph). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. EV range is 19 miles. from the same period last year: 6,373 units YTD in 2015, vs 7,130 units for the same period in 2014. from the same period last year: 7,748 units YTD in 2015, vs 10,009 units for the same period in 2014.

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JUNE 26, 2018

FF 91 is a full-size luxury crossover EV with estimated 0-60 mph acceleration of 2.39 seconds and an expected range up to 378 miles (EPA test cycle). Established in May 2014, Faraday Future is headquartered in Los Angeles with R&D centers and offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

First deliveries will be in early 2014. In driver-selectable EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30 mph (48 km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6 Land Rover is launching its first hybrid models—Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid. km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 kWh per 100 km.

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MAY 28, 2014

DELIVER will have its world premiere at FISITA World Automotive Congress, which starts on 2 June 2014 in Maastricht (NL). With a minimum range of 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph), DELIVER is targeting urban and intra urban applications such as postal, parcel, supermarket and city council service operations.

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MAY 18, 2014

The new company unveiled the Rapitán and Rapitán Sport prototypes—close approximations to the Bultaco motorcycles that will be brought to market later in 2014. Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined.

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JULY 6, 2015

miles) eight times a day between the SCHERM group logistics center and the BMW Group plant in Munich, transporting different vehicle components such as shock absorbers, springs and steering systems. When fully charged, the vehicle has a range of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles). Top speed is 40 km/h (25 mph).

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JUNE 12, 2015

results of a gasoline-fueled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept is based on a technical concept car that Audi presented in summer 2014 on the 25 th anniversary of the TDI engine. mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept rounded the 3.6

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. gallons), this enables a range of around 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). Earlier post.) The four-seat Taigun is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter Taigun SUV.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

The EZ10 provides shared driverless transportation for the last mile. Founded in 2014, EasyMile is a high-tech start-up specialized in providing both software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions. Alstom will be present at EasyMile’s board. EasyMile shuttles transport up to 12 passengers.

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles).

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AUGUST 29, 2016

The Northeast Corridor (NEC) line covers roughly 730 km (457 miles). million in FY 2014. In only ten years, the number of passengers has increased from 2.4 million passengers in FY 2002 to 3.5

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JULY 11, 2016

In February, Hyundai reported that Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers had accumulated more than 1,000,000 miles on the roads and highways of Southern California. Hyundai has delivered nearly 100 Tucson Fuel Cell crossovers since its introduction as the first mass-produced fuel cell in the US market in June 2014. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. g/mile) depending on the model. g/mile) and 119 grams (191.5 g/mile) for the Avant. Top speed km/h (mph). CO 2 emissions g/km (g/mile).

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APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac sold 1,310 units of the ELR in the US in calendar year 2014, and sold 311 units in the first quarter of 2015.). Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 All-electric range for the MY2015 ELR is 37 miles (60 km). 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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JULY 24, 2014

kWh, which enables an all-electric driving range of 18 to 36 km (11 to 22 miles), depending on the style of driving and route topography. The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph).

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This author recently saw a beige 2002 Ford Windstar with 168,000 miles priced at $9,995, fer chrissakes. Try the Mazda 3 sedan or hatchback, specifically model years 2014 to 2020, since there should be ample choices under ten grand. So, what to do? “As Same goes for a Subaru Legacy from the mid-2010s.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. With run-flat tires included as standard in every grade, the vehicle can travel around 150 km (93 miles) at 80 km/h (50 mph) even with completely flat tires. New Skyline. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

liter V6 turbodiesel developing 240 hp (179 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 N·m) of torque ( earlier post ), the V6 diesel accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds; top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h) (electronically limited). The tank is replenished at the regular maintenance intervals every 10,000 miles. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

GLM launched its first car, GLM-ZZ, as Japan’s first electric sports car for the mass market in August 2014. seconds and to cruise at 250 km/h (155 mph) with a driving range of more than 399 km (248 miles) NEDC. GLM also provides solutions for third parties, including EV technology developers and vehicle manufacturers.

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JULY 6, 2010

Equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system using AdBlue, the S350 BlueTEC already complies with the emission levels which are planned for 2014 with the introduction of the EU 6 standard. seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited). Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new S 350 BlueTEC.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

The awarding of the contract was originally announced in July 2014. kg) projectile at 32-megajoules (MJ) more than 110 nautical miles at a muzzle velocity of Mach 7 (5,374 mph or 8,649 km/h). The projectile will impact its target at Mach 5 (3,839 mph or 6,178 km/h). How the railgun works.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Liechtenstein-based R&D company nanoFLOWCELL will present its new QUANT F electric vehicle at the upcoming Geneva show; the QUANT F is a further development of the QUANT E from 2014, the first automobile with flow cell drive to be approved by the German TÜV technical inspection authority. Earlier post.). Side view of the new QUANT F.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. Using the electric motor alone, the GTE is capable of speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h); with the TSI engine as well, the Golf GTE can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h).

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APRIL 25, 2013

Under the terms of the partnership, the first EV model—the Emgrand EC7-EV, based on Geely’s Emgrand EC7—will go on sale in 2014. The new EC7-EV model will offer both medium-range (with a driving range of 165 km/103 miles per charge) and long-range options (an approximate range of 258 km/160 miles per charge).

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

kWh per mile on the service route, which equated to 17.48 miles per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE). miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE), which equates to 4.51 miles per DGE. kWh per mile over 399,663 miles of use. In March 2014, Foothill Transit began operating the new fleet in its service area.

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JUNE 3, 2017

In a new study, a team from UCLA, with colleagues from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and West Virginia University, measured total particle number emission factors (PNEFs) from six newly certified heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) powered by diesel and CNG totaling over 6,800 miles of on-road operation in California. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 23, 2015

BYD said that demand for the BYD Tang, originally introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, is high; BYD expects orders for the Tang quickly to surpass those for the Qin plug-in hybrid ( earlier post )—at 14,747 units, the best-selling plug-in in China in 2014. kWh Li-iron phosphate pack; all-electric range is ~80 km (50 miles).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Service intervals for the TD4 engine have been extended from 16,000 miles to 21,000 miles to reduce running costs on the new lightweight engines. Top speed mph (km/h). mph and 19 mph (1.8 2014 marked the Evoque’s most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales. TD4 AWD 150PS. TD4 AWD 180 PS.

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MAY 30, 2013

mile runway. Lord Drayson will aim to better the current record of 175 mph (282 km/h) set by Battery Box General Electric in the United States and which has stood since 1974. Lord Drayson, CEO and co-founder of Drayson Racing Technologies (as well as former UK science minister) will drive the EV flat-out along Elvington’s 1.86-mile

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