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Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Club with Hybrids, PHEV and EV in London

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Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1. There are an additional 48 charging points in the council’s secure car parks.

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ZipCar rides into London

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The fleet will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle the Citroen C1. Currently Westminster Council boasts the largest on-street car recharging service in the UK with 14 dedicated charging points.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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In this mode, the ring gear is held (locked) by clutch C1. To engage both motors and preserve motor efficiency, clutch C1 is disengaged, allowing the ring gear to rotate. it doesn’t want customers running on mountain mode to recharge the pack. Click to enlarge. Mode 1: Low-speed EV Propulsion (Engine Off).

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BMW Motorrad showcases E-scooter

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BMW Motorrad earlier developed an electric study vehicle, the C1-E, as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM. The charging device includes a charge cable which allows the battery to be recharged at a conventional household power socket. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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