Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2012

Aura Systems, Inc. received approximately $420,000 of orders for its all-electric transport refrigeration systems for midsize trucks from one customer. These batteries are recharged whenever the vehicle’s engine is on. Earlier post.)

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Aura All-Electric Transportation Italy 225

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In 2022, more than 10 million electric cars were sold around the world, up 55 percent over sales in 2021. For this trend to continue, though, mining companies need to find a lot more of the metals used to build electric cars and their batteries. And to make a lithium-ion battery, you need lithium ions.

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Battery Batteries All-Electric Lithium Ion 61

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. Almost all of their vehicles weigh more than their Japanese competition which means a sacrifice to performance or fuel economy or both. I was able to spend 10 minutes driving a Saturn Aura sedan with an (HCCI) engine system. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Things began to change when in 2017 Volkswagen first showed the Concept ID.Buzz electric bus, which led to today’s public debut of the production 2024 ID.Buzz for North America. VW announced that the total first year production run of all types for the whole world will be 100,000 units. All seats are covered in perforated leatherette.

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Dealers All-Electric Aura Miles 84

EV Central

JULY 5, 2022

Electric motors respond almost instantly to instructions, unlike internal combustion engines, and that’s a fact. The present plan is to import a single-motor rear-drive entry-point version and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive mid-range model. Its shorter wheelbase means less room inside, but also less underfloor space for batteries.

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Mercedes Australia Re-Charge Wind 52