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Keio University Spin-Off Forms Consortium to Develop New EV Prototype for Mass Market; Commercialization in 2013

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and Isuzu Motors Ltd., The initial target is a range of 300 km (186 miles) achieved through an efficient use of wheel motors and reduced air resistance. SIM-Drive’s vision is to support the automobile industry by producing components and SIM-Drive platforms for electric cars. SIM-Drive Corp. ,

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

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As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. The GWKulla, a short, curvy compact, runs on lithium-ion batteries and can go 160 kilometers (99 miles) when fully charged, the company says. Chengdu Auto to be Chinas No.1.

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