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

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MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

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BMW shows i Pedelec Concept e-bike

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Depending on the nature of the route, rider’s weight and degree of motor assistance utilized, a full battery charge will give a range of 25 – 40 kilometers (16 – 25 miles). Under braking and when riding downhill, the hub motor acts as a generator and supplies the battery with energy. It takes just four hours—or 1.5

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. As an alternative it can be easily detached from the bike and replaced by a recharged battery. The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. Click to enlarge.

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

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liters/100 km, which equates to approximately 95 miles per US gallon, with CO 2 emissions of less than 59 grams per kilometer. 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. In ECO PRO mode, this can be increased by up to 20%.

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

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At low loads only the front axle receives propulsive power, and at very low speeds the power is supplied solely by the battery. It supplies up to 100 kW of power, ample for a temporary, forceful burst when accelerating. kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW. mi)—i.e.,

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