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E.ON launches ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign; targeting 10,000 charging points in Europe by 2020

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is targeting 10,000 charging points throughout Europe by 2020. However, these are both converted and new-concept electric vehicles, developed by individuals or small companies with a real passion for zero emissions technology. The stations enable charging of a 400km-range battery in 20-30 minutes.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. Production will start in 2020. The on-board electronics are meanwhile supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “ Porsche is a front-runner in introducing innovative 800-volt technology for the first time. No commitment to electro-mobility can be any clearer than that. ”

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2025 Porsche Taycan: More range, 18-minute charging, 2.3-second 0-60

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Porsche suggested since its arrival for the 2020 model year that the Taycan had the potential to take full advantage of 350-kw DC fast-charging at 800 volts , but since its launch it’s been limited to around 270 kw. The top Turbo S can now get to 60 mph in 2.3 Even the base version now gets to 60 mph in just 4.5

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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The new 'Coasting - Engine off' micro hybrid system represents a low-cost level of electric-powered motoring on a 12-volt basis. In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. Coasting - Engine off.

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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CROZZ that has been announced for 2020. The drive system’s total power amounts to 355 hp, which potentially enables the Cross Sport concept to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 The top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h). kWh battery, the mild hybrid version would produce 310 horsepower and give 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 6.5

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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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NEMP is a German government initiative to develop Germany into a leading market for electric mobility, with about 1 million electric vehicles on its streets by 2020. Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). Angela Merkel. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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