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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The 90 kWh (usable) Li-ion battery pack in the vehicle’s underbody is configured low down and centrally, which has a positive effect on the eVito Tourer handling. The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment.

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AKASOL battery pack powering ZF’s electric Advanced Urban Vehicle concept

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An 8-module Li-ion traction battery from AKASOL GmbH powers the ZF electric Advanced Urban Vehicle concept presented at the IAA in Frankfurt. AKASOL is a supplier of Li-ion batteries for high-performance applications. kWh battery pack features a charging power of 49 kW. Earlier post.). AKASYSTEM unit.

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). A liquid cooling system with its own low-temperature circuit keeps the battery in the optimum temperature range.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. E-SAVE: The charged battery is held in reserve to allow driving in all?electric CHARGE: The battery is charged while driving.

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Volvo Cars to Present Next Version of Battery-Electric C30 at NAIAS 2010

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Volvo Cars will present a battery-electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km (93 miles) on the NEDC at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packaging and safety issues. 24 kWh Li-ion pack, 22.7

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Scion iQ EV arrives in US for campus and urban car-sharing programs

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The iQ EV is a battery-electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments; Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications. In ideal stop-and-go driving conditions, the 12 kWh Li-ion battery provides an estimated range of up to 50 miles on a full charge.

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Volkswagen unveils Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept: 0-100 km/h in 4.3s and 118 mpg

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seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 When a defined minimum charge of the Li-ion battery pack is reached, the 1.6 As soon as the battery reaches a certain charge level again, “E-Mode” can be reactivated at any time via a switch in the overhead console.

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