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EDAG Showcases Latest Version of Light Car Concept EV at Geneva; Emphasis on Space Frame

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EDAG’s Light Car - Open Source at the Geneva Motor Show. Global engineering services provider EDAG showcased its latest technical advances in the development of its concept car, the “Light Car - Open Source”, at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Click to enlarge. The drive system. V; 122 Wh; 1.5

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

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“The slimming of the battery essentially comes because of a focus on weight, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, new construction materials and other design factors, he said in an interview. How can you quickly improve the performance of the battery in an electric car? by: Michael Kanellos. Lose weight.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The bill also directs the President to work with the relevant Federal agencies and California to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, the federal fuel economy standards, any emission standards promulgated by EPA, and the California standards for light-duty vehicles. light duty vehicles—e.g., light duty vehicles—e.g.,

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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miles) under electric power; and high-energy battery vehicles for longer distances. Unlike internal combustion engines, electric motors yield their maximum torque at extremely low rpms, practically from the starting position. Audi distinguishes between two basic types of lithium-ion battery. kWh per kilogram.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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The second copy set you gave us is a little light. FROM HOMEPOWER MAGAZINE written by Fire engineer Matthew Paiss: Access, pathways, and smoke-ventilation space: Providing a 3-foot setback from the edges of the roofline. People will turn their lights and quit bleeping reading! Could you make us another copy?” 50,000 per house.

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