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CrownCruiser introduces its e-bike

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UK-based CrownCruiser Motors has unveiled its eponymous e-bike on Indiegogo. Featuring a lightweight, ultra-strong monocoque carbon fiber frame, the CrownCruiser e-bike comes with a rider recognition anti-theft defense, GSM location tracking, and Bluetooth, complimented by a powerful app that tracks riding statistics.

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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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Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Mahindra Racing unveils Formula E electric racer at Auto Expo 2014

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Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Click to enlarge.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode. A more powerful, three-motor variant with fully independent rear torque vectoring is also under development.

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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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Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit on schedule for March deliveries; fuel cell range extender option

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. Earlier post.)

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