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Harley Davidson Mosh e-bicycle

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The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. It has a 529Wh lithium-ion battery which is detachable and locked into the frame. The recharging of 0-100% takes up to 4.75 hrs and 0-75% in 2.6hrs.

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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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The three electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack that also supports a fully-electric drive mode. As well as a monocoque made entirely of multi-technology carbon fiber, it features a front structure in Forged Composites; a special material made of short carbon fibers soaked in resin.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. It has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Critical barriers exist for the implementation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric drive vehicle applications. Recharge Rate. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. Click to enlarge.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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Complementing the 110 kW fuel cell is a compact lithium-ion battery designed for optimum power output. The 3-way converter connects the battery, fuel cell and power electronics. The car starts down to -28 ˚C. The battery, weighing less than 60 kilograms (132.3 3-way power DC/DC converter. Hydrogen storage. mi)—i.e.,

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BMW introduces 6th generation 7 Series; new 740e plug-in hybrid; remote control parking

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BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. It can be recharged by connecting to any standard domestic power socket or a BMW i Wallbox, as well as at public charging stations.

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