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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

. “The slimming of the battery essentially comes because of a focus on weight, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, new construction materials and other design factors, he said in an interview. The car will go 30 miles on batteries before the gas engine kicks in and be street-legal.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle. The occupant protection concept is rounded off by standard safety equipment.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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