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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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These are final test runs under everyday conditions between Barcelona, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Hannover. Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). Before we start full production of the ID.

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Volkswagen teases ID. Buzz minibus launch in Europe and the US

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The new all-electric van is running through its final test run under everyday conditions across Europe, from Barcelona, Paris, London, and Amsterdam to Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Hannover. The vehicle’s top speed is electronically limited to 145 km/h (90 mph). . Buzz prototypes are in the final phase of trials.

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Third-generation smart fortwo electric drive to launch worldwide in spring 2012; first use of battery packs from Daimler JV Deutsche Accumotive and motor from JV EM-motive

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The new generation marks the first application of battery packs from Deutsche Accumotive—the automotive lithium-ion battery joint venture formed in 2008 by Daimler AG and Evonik Industries AG ( earlier post ). Tesla is providing the battery packs for the second generation.). Li-ion battery provider.

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Ford Shows Focus BEV Prototype at Frankfurt

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At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe revealed the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus ( earlier post ), and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles demonstration initiative next year. The Focus BEV prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. Two hydrogen fuel stations are already open in London—one of which has public access—with a third to come as part of the LHNE project. The ix35 Fuel Cell. Click to enlarge.

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Jaguar Land Rover providing I-PACE EVs for ground support for Rolls-Royce’s electric flight speed record attempt

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ ( earlier post ) will take to the skies for the first time in the coming weeks as it works towards a world-record attempt with a target speed of 300+ mph (480+ km/h). The current speed record for an all-electric plane—set by Siemens in 2017—is 210 mph.

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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. km/h – 124 mph. Harley-Davidson Livewire – The high-voltage battery provides a minimum of 235 km (146 miles) of city range. TOP SPEED: 153 km/h – 96 mph. TOP SPEED: 200 km/h – 125 mph. lithium-ion battery.