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Nissan Leaf progress, fast electric motorcycle charging, Audi plug-ins: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Audi plans to introduce four new plug-in hybrids at next week's Geneva auto show. Electric motorcycle maker Zero has a novel way to get faster charging and longer trips on an electric bike. A drive in the Nissan Leaf Plus reveals how far electric cars have come in nine years.

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Audi 280-Mile Electric Car, 2016 Fiat 500X, Electric Motorcycle Gangs: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We finish off the week with news of a Tesla Model S-rivaling electric car from Audi, the North American debut of the 2016 Fiat 500X crossover, and the emergence of electric motorcycle gangs. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Hackenberg resigns from Audi Board of Management

Green Car Congress

Audi AG announced that Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg has reached a mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board to step down as Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development. Dr. Hackenberg is being replaced by Dr. Stefan Knirsch, Head of Powertrain at Audi since 2013. Stefan Knirsch, Head of Powertrain at Audi since 2013.

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How to choose the right electric car charger?

Setec Powerr

4 23 Volvo C40 Recharge 24 Volvo XC40 Recharge Models with a Max Charge Rate of 200-350+kW No. 4 23 Volvo C40 Recharge 24 Volvo XC40 Recharge Models with a Max Charge Rate of 200-350+kW No.

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Audi’s predictive active suspension in the A8; powered by 48V system

Green Car Congress

Audi is offering a predictive active suspension for the new Audi A8 luxury sedan ( earlier post ). Compact electric motors located close to each of the Audi A8’s wheels run off the car’s 48-volt primary electrical system and are governed by power electronics. Electromechanical actuators adjust the suspension.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Electric motorcycles breakout. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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Volvo EX30 watches out for bicyclists

Baua Electric

The crash normally knocks the bike owner off the motorcycle, inflicting critical accidents and, in some circumstances, loss of life. Alternative automobiles with era to steer clear of collisions with cyclists come with the Audi A8 luxurious sedan, Hyundai Santa Fe midsize crossover and Skoda Octavia compact.

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