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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

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Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

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The smart electric vehicle charger is now situated comfortably in Charley’s eco home in London. POWER: 82 kW – 110 hp. km/h – 124 mph. BATTRY RANGE: Capable of 200-mile maximum range with power tank / 161-mile city range. TOP SPEED: 153 km/h – 96 mph. TOP SPEED: 200 km/h – 125 mph. lithium-ion battery.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe, and as such Daimler’s investment will see the company furthering its development of battery-run cars. “As a young and dynamic company, Tesla stands for visionary power and pioneering spirit.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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Powered by a 17.6 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the electric drive has a range (NEDC) of approximately 160 km (99 miles); maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. Combined cycle power consumption is 12.9 The battery has capacity of 17.6 kWh/100 km.

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Infiniti EMERGE-E extended range electric sports car concept designed as part of UK TSB low-carbon vehicle initiative; REEVolution consortium

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The 402bhp (300kW) mid-engined, twin-motor sports car is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds and 0-130 mph in 30 seconds burst. A quartet of inverters controls the motors and their energy regeneration role under braking, the recovered power being directed to a lithium-ion battery mounted behind the seats.

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BMW Group releases results of UK-supported EV trial

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With 62 members of the public and 76 pool users running the battery-powered hatchbacks over two six-month periods, the Government-supported trial is the most in-depth of its kind in the UK to publish its findings. A 35 kWh Lithium-Ion battery containing 5,088 cells provides the power. mph (20 km/h). Earlier post.)

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