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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. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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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 At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. Passat HyMotion in LA.

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

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GM already has a fleet of vehicles that has accumulated more than 3 million miles of real world driving. Honda also addressed its development of Solar Hydrogen refueling stations (SHS2)—integrated solar cell/electrolyzer units—currently being tested in Los Angeles and Saitama Pref., 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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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). The h-tron concept car shows that we have also mastered fuel cell technology. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

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