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Daimler forms electrified coach project ELCH

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Requirements for long-range transport, flexibility in use, battery charging on the go, high payloads and the space required for passengers and luggage are indispensable and in part contradictory. Test drives on real customer cycles will also form the basis for the further development of the drivetrains up to series maturity.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. Arming yourself with an emergency car kit can help give you peace of mind if you happen to get stranded in the elements. Warm your EV Before You Hit the Road.

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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape

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The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette. The battery will eliminate the standard 4.6 seconds , clocking in at one second faster than the original.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas. —John Thomas.

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Feature: Tailgating With an EV

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Having to call roadside assistance because you’ve run out of fuel—or in this case, battery power—is humiliating. Bring along a windshield repair kit and a tool kit in case you need to fix something or change a flat tire. The post Feature: Tailgating With an EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. These tools can assist you in maintaining your bearings and safely arriving at your destination in the event that you lose cell phone signal or run out of battery power.

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

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The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. The range extender systems are adapted to the specifications of each battery-powered vehicle model, making this a non-intrusive, integrated hybridization solution.

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