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Mitsubishi Motors signs cooperation agreement to promote EVs with the Singapore Government

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The Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore, including Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA), as part of a multi government agency EV task force will set up an EV charging infrastructure network and evaluate the cost benefits of EVs for future adoption.

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Libertine LPE free piston technology targeting power generation, waste-heat recovery and range-extended EV applications; feasibility study with PETRONAS

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The company, which on 16 Feb won the €20,000 (US$22,800) Climate-KIC cash prize at this year’s Cleantech Innovate, will be presenting its Linear Power Systems technology to investors at CleanEquity Monaco from 5-6 March. Electric (Battery) Engines' Earlier post.)

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Formula E season 10 starts Saturday – new tracks and 600kW mid-race charging

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Norman Nato, Andretti Global, Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 Formula E returns to track this Saturday for its tenth season with a race in Mexico City, in a season that brings three new tracks and the debut of Formula E’s new ultra-fast mid-race charging system.

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Bentley introduces electric EXP 12 Speed 6e concept at Geneva; high-speed inductive charging for grand touring

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These characteristics—such as immediate, effortless surge of torque and grand touring range—will be combined with new high performance technology such as rapid inductive charging and on-board concierge-style services for an effortless ownership experience. —Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors.

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Audi unveils e-tron Sportback electric SUV Coupé; market intro spring 2020

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The Audi e-tron Sportback is a battery-electric SUV coupé offering up to 300 kW of power and a range of up to 446 kilometers (277.1 miles) (WLTP) from a single battery charge. 95 kWh battery system. The battery system of the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro stores 95 kWh of gross energy (86.5 kWh/100 km (NEDC).

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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While battery production for electric cars does produce some emissions , these emissions are dwarfed by the emissions produced by gasoline-powered vehicles. Electricity is also more efficient than gasoline, so you’ll get more kilometers out of each battery charge. Charging can be a challenge. Lower emissions.

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Nissan and Portugal Exploring Establishing Li-ion Battery Plant in Portugal

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The Portuguese Government and Nissan signed a Letter of Intent to study the establishment of a lithium-ion battery plant in Portugal. This could make Portugal the second country, after Japan, where Nissan would invest in a full-scale manufacturing facility for its advanced lithium-ion batteries. Earlier post.)The

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