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To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full batterypower. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.
Daimler Trucks unveiled the concept Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, marking the beginning of a fuel-cell push by Daimler for the long-haul transport segment. Its range on one battery charge will be approximately 500 kilometers. Daimler Trucks plans to have the eActros LongHaul ready for series production in 2024.
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Researchers at classification society DNV GL have developed “ReVolt”, an autonomous, fully battery-powered and efficient vessel. Instead of using diesel fuel, “ReVolt” is powered by a 3,000 kWh battery. The vessel has a range of 100 nautical miles, before the battery needs to be charged.
The Flextreme GT/E concept. Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). Compared to conventional materials, these offer a 40% weight saving which further contributes to reduced energy consumption and an increased driving range. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
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The Fit EV concept. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Driving range can be maximized by use of a 3-mode electric drive system, adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. Click to enlarge.
Shot of the Evora 414E Hybrid concept. Lotus Engineering will unveil the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The battery pack is optimized for energy density, efficiency and high power demand, with more than 100 kW discharge capability. Click to enlarge.
In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% batterypower in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Other micro-turbine range extenders.
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an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of battery-electric vehicles, will present a working concept truck of the W-15 electric pickup work truck with range extender for fleet usage at the ACT EXPO Conference May 1-4, 2017 in Long Beach, CA. Workhorse Group Inc., Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
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Hyundai has unleashed its all-new Hyundai Insteroid, a wild battery-powered hyper-hatch concept that pinches its powertrain from the mighty 478kW Ioniq 5 N. 2025 Hyundai Insteroid concept. 2025 Hyundai Insteroid concept. 2025 Hyundai Insteroid concept. 2025 Hyundai Insteroid concept.
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The all-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA has been fully unwrapped with benchmark range claims ahead of its Down Under debut in the second half of next year. The first car to ride on Benz’s all-new MMA platform, the second-gen Mercedes CLA will be offered first with all-electric power or with a mild-hybrid powertrain to follow.
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Audi is unveiling a new battery-electric e-tron concept in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron Sportback. The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. miles) (NEDC). Earlier post.)
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Electric commercial vehicles that are powered solely by batteries are not suited for everyday operations, partly because of longer charging cycles and limited range. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power. FST fuel cell stack.
We announced our emob partnership with Rosenbauer in 2019, and we have gone from concept to start of production in record time. Volvo Penta has begun production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). Earlier post.).
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The 100 kW fuel cell system (also applied in the A7) has a system power of 100 kW. The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 The fuel cell and batterypower an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. Click to enlarge.
The Audi A6 L e-tron concept presented at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The full-size sedan will offer a 50-kilometer (31-mile) all-electric range when operating solely under batterypower and is to be produced within the joint venture by FAW-Volkswagen in Changchun in northern China. Click to enlarge.
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