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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

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Today, it is in proof of concept form, but it is already providing his vehicle with 20-60 miles of charge per day depending on its configuration. The Model Y owner noted that his tests with the product have been done in Los Angeles, where the sun is in abundance.

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VW brings Golf GTE Sport Concept plug-in hybrid to LA Auto Show

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will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system.

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. Earlier post.).

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 The fleet of Passat HyMotion vehicles is currently being tested on the streets of California. Passat HyMotion in LA.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics. Four individual seats, four doors and a large tailgate round off the concept. Earlier post.)

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer Honda R&D, talked about the new fuel cell stack in the FCV Concept ( earlier post ), which delivers more than 100 kW output and supports a driving range of more than 300 miles (483 km) when matched with the 10,000 psi hydrogen storage. Earlier post.).

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BMW presents i3 Concept Coupé battery-electric vehicle at the LA Auto Show; focus on connectivity for driver assistance and intermodal mobility

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BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Like the original BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ), the three-door coupe is propelled by an electric motor developed by the BMW Group, which develops a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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