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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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The Hornet R/T offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range. An electric induction motor powers the rear axle; the 90-kW electric motor can deliver 184 lb-ft (250 N·m) of torque from 0 rpm. Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh The Hornet R/T PHEV all-wheel drive system adjusts power automatically between the 1.3-liter

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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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In Germany the electric smart quickly became the number one battery-powered electric vehicle, securing a market share of around 40%. The 55 kW electric motor delivers 130 N·m (96 lb-ft) of torque; acceleration from from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) takes 4.8 Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).

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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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smart introduces fourth-generation electric drive technology across its full range

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smart will be the only car manufacturer worldwide to offer its full model range with both combustion engines and pure battery-electric drive options. The electric drive has a range of approximately 160 km (99 miles) in accordance with the New European Driving Cycle, making it suited for urban use. kWh/100 km. smart control app.

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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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The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. seconds and achieve a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h).

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. The wheels of the Flextreme GT/E are powered at all times by electricity. Earlier post.).

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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With its new high-capacity lithium-ion battery fully charged, the Prius PHV’s EV-mode cruising range is 26.4 The vehicle’s electric power consumption rate is 8.74 Battery type / capacity. Lithium-ion, 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. miles), and PHV fuel efficiency is 61.0

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