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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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It is anticipated that the e-gas from Werlte will power 1,500 new Audi A3 Sportback g-tron vehicles for 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles) of CO 2 -neutral driving every year. This gives it a total range of some 1,300 kilometers (808 miles). CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in the NEDC.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Renault said that EOLAB breaks new ground in the automobile industry by using magnesium sheeting. The lithium-ion battery differs from the batteries that equip Renault’s Z.E.

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Prevail Electric Mobility to Increase Their Production Capacity

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Though in the automobile industry, an investment of 50 crores is considered to be small, it is a wise investment in this scenario. To begin, the firm will establish flagship stores in Delhi and Mumbai to mark the beginning of its journey. You may also like.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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miles) under electric power; and high-energy battery vehicles for longer distances. The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. Audi recently held a TechDay in Ingolstadt focused on its efforts to electrify the driveline. Earlier post.)

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Establishing dealer network.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Ive found it facinating how car commercials changed the main MPG number they promoted before gas went over $4 a gallon as city miles. Thats right.

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