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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Which electric-car developer counts former U. Match the auto maker with its electric car: A. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson as an investor? Bright Automotive.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

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Lotus to Introduce Plug-in Series Hybrid Evora 414E Performance Concept at Geneva

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The 414E Hybrid accelerates from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in less than 4 seconds. A Lithium Polymer battery pack provides 17 kWh of energy storage capacity. The battery pack is optimized for energy density, efficiency and high power demand, with more than 100 kW discharge capability. A conventional Evora. Click to enlarge.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. fully electric car. This is only useful after your on some other renewable source of electricity or using nuclear. Still, for all the faults, this is a very promising vehicle.