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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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In addition to the 1,000-plus-horsepower Fisker Ronin grand-touring four-door convertible ( earlier post ) and the Fisker PEAR sustainable city EV ( earlier post ), Chairman and CEO Henrik presided over reveals of the Fisker Ocean SUV with a Force-E offroad package and the Fisker Alaska all-electric pickup truck.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai. Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor.

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. range of 200+ miles. Carbon Fiber HRE racing wheels. At the same time, the team expects to hit an emissions target of EPA bin 3, according to Kevin Fern, president of AFVTech.

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard).

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BMW shows i Pedelec Concept e-bike

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The BMW i Pedelec Concept can also be converted in a matter of seconds to offer a pushing mode, which allows it to be rolled and steered and therefore taken on public transport at no extra cost, saving the rider the effort of having to carry it around.

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Fisker $385K R?nin to feature integrated battery pack, 600-mile range

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Fisker released additional details on its Fisker Rōnin Super GT ( earlier post ), an all-electric convertible that was showcased at the company’s first-ever Product Vision Day on 3 August 2023. The Fisker Rōnin will feature an aluminum space frame with integrated battery cells to achieve its targeted 600-mile range.

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in gas mode. Key modifications relate to the cylinder head, turbocharging, injection system, and the catalytic converter. The CO 2 -neutral e-gas from Werlte will power 1,500 new Audi A3 Sportback g-tron vehicles 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles) every year.

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