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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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With the goal of accelerating the wide use of electric vehicles, TMC’s development of the new Prius PHV focused on three areas: 1) high environmental performance, 2) product value and ease of use and 3) affordability. When using electricity generated from renewable energy such as solar or wind power, CO 2 emissions can be further reduced.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle.

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Tesla Model Y wins U.S. News ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ award

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News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. The Model Y has plenty of performance too , and its premier trim level will get you from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.5 seconds, while still having over 300 miles of range and a 155 MPH top speed.

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Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

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With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 We wanted a car that is affordable and fun while driving. miles) for a single battery charge.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

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While powerful "Class 3" models especially are trying the patience of pedestrians in crowded cities like New York, with blazing assisted speeds approaching 30 mph, e-bikes are now front-and-center in discussions of future urban mobility. Hub motors are relatively affordable, low-maintenance, mass produced by the millions.

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A Hybrid Car That’s Also a Supercar

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BMW The 2025 BMW M5 sedan adds plug-in hybrid power to one of the companys iconic models. kilowatt-hour battery. The M5 can cruise silently on battery power for 69 km (43 miles). The Corvette E-Ray , which starts at $108,595, is intended to make supercar tech affordable to a broader clientele. A twin-turbo, 4.4-liter

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The Tamiya Wild One Max: Big Toys for Big Boys

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Rather than building smaller versions of rare vehicles that auction for millions of dollars, the business is now building a big version of an affordable remote-controlled toy just about everyone is familiar with. The Little Car Company is primarily known for building the rich-kid equivalent of Mattel's Power Wheels. kWh battery pack.

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