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BRUSA supplying complete electric drivetrain for at least 250 Volvo C30 Electrics

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The 111 hp (83 kW) electric motor from BRUSA that will power the C30 Electric delivers an instant torque of 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) leading to an acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 4 seconds and to 100 km/h in under 11 seconds. The car has a top speed of 130 km/h (80 mph). The 24 kWh battery pack—of which 22.7

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2014 Toyota Verso offering new 1.6L diesel from BMW, first stop/start system

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The 2014 Verso now features an expanded powertrain line-up of 4 diesel and 2 gasoline engines which introduces a new 1.6 D-4D (Direct injection – 4-stroke Diesel) engine—sourced from the BMW Group and mated to a Toyota 6-speed gearbox—to the range for the first time. D-4D engine, Toyota said. 2014 Verso.

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. If using the 90-minute fast charge (normal charging is eight hours), the REVA NXR offers an effective range of 320 km (199 miles) a day. A fast charge for 15 minutes will provide a 40 km (25 mile) range.

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Audi R18 e-tron quattro: diesel hybrid Le Mans racer with electric flywheel energy storage

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Audi Motorsport unveiled the R18 e-tron quattro: the first LMP1 car to combine a highly-efficient TDI diesel engine with a hybrid system. The new Le Mans prototype will make its race debut on 5 May in the 6-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and will compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (France) on 16-17 June. Earlier post.)

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Purdue Researchers Detail Mechanisms of Fluid Boiling in Microchannels; Commercializing Hybrid and EV IGBT Cooling Systems with Delphi

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Researchers at Purdue University have determined precisely how fluid boils in microchannels, and as a result have created formulas and models that will help engineers design systems to cool high-power electronics in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers, and other applications. Click to enlarge. Eugene and Susie E. in Kokomo, Ind.,

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8

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