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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 Lower costs, lower emissions. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.

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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.) Earlier post.)

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ENVGO launches flagship NV1 electric hydrofoiling boat with 80 miles of range and DC charging

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According to its website, the company is “on a mission to empower boating enthusiasts and the watersports industry with high-performance, zero-emissions boats, offering an effortless, exhilarating, and sustainable experience on the water.” That journey begins with ENVGO’s flagship vessel, the NV1, an electric hydrofoil boat.

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Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car

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Ariel claims this will match the gasoline version’s best 0-60 mph time of 3.4 These are made from flax, which Ariel claims is 9% lighter than carbon fiber and cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 73%. Ariel has experimented with electrification before, unveiling the gas-turbine range-extended Hipercar in 2022.

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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Wirtschafts Woche: VW to make 250 XL1s, priced at $145,000 each

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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). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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