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India’s EV sales seen doubling led by battery-powered scooters

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Retail sales in India of electric vehicles led by battery-powered scooters and rickshaws will almost double in the current budgetary year starting April 1 as demand for such transportation picks up, according to a dealers’ body. Vinkesh Gulati, president of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, said at an event Tuesday.

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Ford Performance unveils all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 electric dragster prototype

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The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver more than 1,400 horsepower and more than 1,100 lb-ft (1,491 N·m) of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments. Cascadia – Inverter and Motor supplier.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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At the EICMA event, a fully electric motorcycle showing a revolutionary power train technology concept that makes use of ultracapacitors will be unveiled to the public. The event will be in Milan, Italy. Project NAVA Racer & Its History.

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation announced a limited launch of the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs. kW motor (9.2 kW motor (9.2

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Williams: Formula E battery power to increase to 170 kW for season two; 70 kWh pack for Evoque-E

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Separately, Williams Advanced Engineering is showcasing a 70 kWh battery pack it developed for the electric Range Rover Evoque on display at this year’s CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle event. The underbody was modified to mount the 70 kWh high voltage lithium-ion traction battery and electric axle drive (EAD) units. Earlier post.).

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Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric

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In diesel-electric trains, a diesel engine is connected to an alternator that then supplies electricity to electric motors connected to the locomotive axles. Retrofitting the trains to be powered by batteries is therefore feasible because diesel-electric trains already have an electric motor.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. Mechanical losses such as friction and windage dictate that the efficiency of an electric motor declines somewhat as motor speed increases. Click to enlarge.