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BMW developing production version of plug-in hybrid electric Vision EfficientDynamics concept; €400M investment in Megacity Vehicle production

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BMW is developing a serial production plug-in hybrid electric sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study shown at the Frankfurt motor show in 2009. At the Leipzig trade fair center, BMW presented a fully road-ready technology showcase vehicle based on the original BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study.

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Hyundai to Debut ix-Metro Hybrid Concept and i10 Electric Vehicles at Frankfurt Show

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The ix-Metro is a hybrid-electric CUV for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80g/km. Hyundai will stage the world debut of the ix-Metro—a new hybrid-electric CUV concept for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km—at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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Volkswagen has provided an update on its Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle ( earlier post ), now scheduled to arrive on the market in 2014. At the presentation of the concept in Germany earlier this year, VW had said the EV would launch on the market in 2013. miles) (one-way commute), another 28.1% miles) and 16.2%

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

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At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Daimler Investing 600M in Center of Excellence for Compact Vehicles; To Begin Limited Series Production of A-Class E-CELL EV in 2010

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Powertrain of the Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL, introduced in January 2009 in Detroit. From the end of 2010 production at the Rastatt plant will also be expanded with small series production of the battery-electric A-Class E-CELL. All three variants accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 11 seconds. Earlier post.).

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First European Lighthouse Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cars to Launch in Norway; 17 Fuel Cell Vehicles and Refueling Station in 2011

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Ten Mercedes-Benz B-class F-Cell Cars; two Alfa Romeo MiTo fuel cell vehicles from Centro Ricerche FIAT (Italy); and five electric city cars with fuel cell range extension from H2 Logic (Denmark) will be provided in 2011 for daily operation in Oslo and on specific tours in southern Norway and the whole Scandinavian region.

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Toyota, EDF and Strasbourg Launch Large-Scale, 3-Year Plug-in Hybrid Demonstration Project

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Toyota, French energy provider EDF, and the City and the Urban Community of Strasbourg launched a large-scale, 3-year Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle demonstration in Strasbourg. The plug-in has an electric range of up to 20 km (12 miles) at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Tags: Europe Hybrids Plug-ins Trials.

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