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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

Green Car Congress

Two electric central motors on the second and third axles give the bus the power it needs for city traffic. In contrast to electric motors positioned close to the wheel hubs, these models are easier to access and have a simpler design. The fleet comprises 15 test vehicles, which will be deployed as part of everyday operations.

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Taking a Day off to see the EV Show

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

This was originally just a human powered vehicle made in Belgium, but the owner added an electric motor to power the rear third wheel to get up the hills in Portland (of which there aren't many in Belgium). They run on 48 volts and the company sells them as a kit for about $3500.

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Fantastic 5: 2024 Renault 5 teased in production form ahead of its launch at the Geneva motor show

EV Central

Locked in for a full reveal on February 26 at the 2024 Geneva motor show, the first pics preview a cool entry EV that could be on sale in Australia as soon as next year priced from less than $40,000. When launched, it’s thought the most basic Renault 5 will come with a single 100kW electric motor that will drive the front wheels.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation. The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.)

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