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End of production for BMW i3; 250,000 units over 8 and a half years

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kWh/100 km according to NEDC) started out as a somewhat exotic specimen on the nascent market for electric vehicles, developed into a classic with unmistakable charisma already in the course of its production period and goes down in the company’s history as a pioneer of sustainable mobility. The BMW i3 (combined power consumption: 16.3 - 15.3

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. The next step involves fitting all the other components to produce a complete fuel cell system. Stacking of the fuel cells is largely a fully automated process. The cells are first assembled into a fuel cell stack.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-AMG Project One PHEV with F1 technology debuts at IAA; 750 kW, 800V

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All-electric range is 25 km (15.5 Our highly efficient hybrid assembly stems from motor racing and the electrically powered front axle generates a fascinating mixture of performance and efficiency. The overall responsibility for the realization of Project ONE lies with Mercedes-AMG.

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