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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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For a fixed monthly fee and mileage allowance, similar in expenditure to leasing and running a new family-sized hatchback, the company will cover all repair, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenses. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph.

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Lightning Systems accepting orders for LightningElectric battery-electric upfit for Ford Transit; price and specs

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Deliveries will begin in early 2018. Maximum Speed 55 mph (electronically limited). Options DC Fast Charge (50kW) Analytics (predictive maintenance, route scoring, range analysis, driver behavior, geofencing) Extended warranty up to 8 years Upgraded 12V battery system doubling capacity to support additional accessories.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new product will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018. The new Lightning Electric LEV100 model will offer peak motor power of 295 horsepower with a 2-speed Eaton automatic transmission, providing 1821 lb-ft (2,469 N·m) in first gear and a 65-mph governed top speed.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. The exclusive pre-ordering phase for the mid-size van begins today in Germany, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2018. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains for LNVG

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The companies also signed a 30-year maintenance agreement. The Coradia iLint can cover up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) with one tank fill, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). A Coradia iLint prototype will begin pilot operation in the evb network in spring 2018 together with a second vehicle.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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SpaceX ship headed 1000 kilometers out to sea for expendable Falcon 9 launch

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Despite the booster’s disposal and record-smashing speed at main engine cut-off (MECO; 4 km/s or 8900 mph), SpaceX still managed to recover both of Falcon Heavy’s hypersonic fairing halves after they reentered Earth’s atmosphere and splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean almost 1500 kilometers (~930 mi) downrange.

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