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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. ” Its 90kW motor with 45 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 285km. Anyone for Caviar? Renault Hippie Caviar Motel showcar, based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

Green Car Congress

ARPA-E’s RANGE program seeks to improve EV driving range and reduce vehicle costs by re-envisioning the total EV battery system, rather than working to increase the energy density of individual battery cells. Naval Research Laboratory, will develop a low-cost battery using zinc-air technology. Princeton University.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

However, “we’re talking about heavy investment&# in cars, batteries and supporting technology, said Nissan Motor Co. who took part in the event. All stressed that plug-in technology already exists and just needs a push on the financial front from Congress. starting next year. lawmakers are supportive of the idea.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

EV Central

In the case of the coming Maserati Gran Turismo probably not… The internal-combustion engine versions of the Italian brand’s iconic two-door are going to be quick, but the all-new model’s battery-powered variant will make them seem slow. They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Batteries not ready. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it.

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