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E.ON launches ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign; targeting 10,000 charging points in Europe by 2020

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E.ON, an international, privately-owned energy supplier, has launched its ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign to highlight the diversity of the world of electric vehicles, charged using E.ON’s fast-charging technology. The stations enable charging of a 400km-range battery in 20-30 minutes.

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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape

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Jaguar hopes more people will convert their classic cars into electric vehicles to keep them on the road. Those who convert their internal combustion engines won’t miss a beat, either. The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2.

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). This is a particular advantage for Taycan drivers on the road: in just over five minutes, the battery can be recharged using direct current (DC) from the high-power charging network for a range of up to 100 kilometers (according to WLTP). Recuperation.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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The Golf Variant twïnDRIVE enables distances of up to 57 km (35 miles) on pure electrical power; an additional small internal combustion engine provides for a total range of about 900 km (559 miles). In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). The battery has an energy capacity of 9.9 Earlier post ). l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). In conventional four-cycle gas engines, fuel enrichment is sometimes necessary to cool the exhaust gases, preventing degradation or destruction of the catalytic converters.

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TU/e introduces converted VW Lupo electric research vehicle; lightweight and longer range

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Despite the presence of a large battery, the interior and cargo space dimensions remain unchanged. The 4-seat Lupo EL has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 12 seconds. BMS: Elithion Lithiumate, measurement of cell voltage, temperature and internal resistance, passive balancing, max.

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