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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.,

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What Affects Electric Car Range and How To Maximize It

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The Audi e-tron performed best at 75 miles per hour, achieving 93% of its Environmental Protection Agency estimated range. Keeping your vehicle warm or cool affects range, as it draws on the battery power. Charge Capacity It sounds obvious, but EV range is also affected by how full you charge your battery.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Others like Audi , Daimler and VW have stated they are now stopping the development of new internal combustion engines altogether. These numbers above exclude all the existing hybrid electric and other alternative fuel models available or in the works, which number at least another 265 models.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. 11/11/06 General Motors Corp. Detroit News ).

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