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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. It also charges the battery during braking.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Running on the battery alone, the Karma can cover 50 miles (80 km); after that, the range extender—a 2.0L, 260 hp turbocharged four-cylinder w/direct injection front/mid-mounted gasoline engine/generator set—provides another 250 miles of range by supplying supplemental power to the dual rear-mounted 201.5

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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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Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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Hyundai called the ix35 Fuel Cell its “halo vehicle” in the Blue Drive sub-brand, the badge worn by Hyundai’s cleanest vehicles, including Sonata Hybrid, i20 Blue Drive and BlueOn, Hyundai’s battery-powered i10. This reduces parasitic loss in the oxygen supply, raising fuel efficiency and reducing power consumption by 50%.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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Jay Leno towed a Tesla Semi with a Tesla Semi

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Presen he’s no longer precisely the objective buyer, Jay Leno just lately were given to pluck the battery-powered semi-trailer truck for a spin for the untouched episode of his “Jay Leno’s Garage” on-line line. With no trailer in the back of it, the tractor can dash from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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The CrossBlue Coupé is powered by a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V6 turbo direct gasoline injection engine (TSI) and two electric motors; maximum system power is as much as 305 kW (409 hp). seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). The battery has an energy capacity of 9.9

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