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Audi R18 e-tron quattro: diesel hybrid Le Mans racer with electric flywheel energy storage

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One vehicle axle (rear) is powered conventionally, the second (front) by two water-cooled 75 kW motors with integrated power electronics. On the Audi R18 e-tron quattro, kinetic energy is recovered on the front axle during the braking phase. In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbon fiber construction, the new buses will be able to operate continuously over increased distances—up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) on a full charge, at a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Altran and Quimera to present All Electric GT prototype at Frankfurt

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Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring three UQM motors developing a combined 700 bhp (522 kW), the AEGT has a top speed currently limited to 300 km/h (186 mph). Shakedown was 26 July at the Motorland F1 race track.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Proterra Catalyst electric bus sets records at Altoona in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration

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Made of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability. The Proterra 40' Catalyst also achieved 0-20 mph acceleration in 6.7 The Catalyst conquered a 15.5%

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi unveiled the e-tron. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The socket is behind a cover at the back of the car.

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