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Audi showcasing R8 e-tron piloted driving EV at CES Asia; piloted driving Audi A7 Sportback

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At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. seconds, and a driving range of 450 km (280 miles)—is based on the multi-material Space Frame of the second-generation production R8.

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Land Rover launching diesel hybrids: Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid

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In driver-selectable EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30 mph (48 km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6 Both models accelerate to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than seven seconds, and deliver strong transient and mid-range performance with a top speed of 135 mph (218 km/h).

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Sevcon to supply Gen 4 controllers to Zhejiang Xinyang for electric vehicles

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The new electric range of UTVs is being developed for sale in Europe, USA and Southeast Asia and is powered by a 48V, 5kW motor, which will be controlled by a Sevcon Gen4 size 4 motor controller.

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Polestar to Utilize Former Saab Plant as European R&D Facility

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The cars will share an 800-volt electric architecture that in addition to providing nearly 900 hp of power will offer 900 newton meters of torque, 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) acceleration in 3.2 seconds, a top speed of 250 kph (155 mph) and an estimated range of more than 480 km (300 miles), the automaker said.

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Alstom invests €14M in electric autonomous shuttle company EasyMile

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The EZ10 provides shared driverless transportation for the last mile. Since April 2015, the EZ10 has been deployed in more than 50 sites in 14 countries in Asia, North-America, Middle-East and Europe. EasyMile electrical shuttles operate from a transport hub to a final destination within a precinct or confined area.

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Tesla unveils Model 3; delivery by end of 2017; already 115,000 reservations placed

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Musk said that the Model 3 will start at $35,000; achieve 5-Star ratings in every safety category; accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds; and have at least a 215-mile (346 km) EPA range rating. Musk said that those were minimum numbers, and that Tesla hoped to exceed them. Deliveries will begin by the end of next year.

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Tesla launches first six Supercharger locations; 100 kW charging, with 120 kW in future

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This can replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour, which is the convenience inflection point for travelers at a highway rest stop, according to Tesla. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013. Most people who begin a road trip at 9:00 a.m.

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