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Citroën unveils electric concept car oli for sustainable and affordable mobility

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With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan. By limiting top speed to 110km/h (68 mph) to maximize efficiency, excellent consumption of 10kWh/100km is realistic, and recharging from 20% to 80% takes just 23 minutes.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately.

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Tesla Takes 520 Reservations for Model S in a Week

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The Model S can be recharged from any 120V, 208V or 240V outlet or quick-charged from an external direct current supply in 45 minutes. The Model S does 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, and will have an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). Tesla has delivered about 320 Roadsters so far. Earlier post.).

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Kia introduces new mild hybrid powertrain, 7-speed DCT

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Kia’s mild hybrid system will enable a car to be driven in an electric-only mode at low speeds and when cruising, while the battery is recharged under deceleration at all speeds. The wide ratio coverage afforded to the engine by the seven-speed gearbox results in improved fuel efficiency and performance over rival six-speed DCTs.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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While the battery electric vehicle has made progress in recent years, with improved affordability and energy storage capability, for most consumers, range anxiety and lengthy recharging time remain formidable obstacles, Hyundai said. Hyundai is taking the second approach. Two hydrogen storage tanks, with a total capacity of 5.64

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Pilot program to provide e-bikes to low-income workers in Durango, CO; NREL/CEO study on use patterns, efficiency benefits

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The e-bikes have a top speed of 20 mph. The bikes come with removable battery packs, which workers can take off and recharge when they go into work or get home. E-bikes also provide a very affordable entry into the burgeoning electric vehicle marketplace. The bikes are Class II e-bikes—i.e., pedal-assist with a throttle.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). Our car had to be the world’s first, medium-size, practical EV that motorists could afford and would want to use every day. An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programed to recharge batteries. Connectors for quick and regular charge are at the front of the hood. Click to enlarge.

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