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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

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Source: KIT. At the upcoming IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will present a modular battery concept for the efficient operation of an electric bus; an electric city bus demonstrator will illustrate the concept. Source: KIT. Design of the modular batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 Earlier post.). In boosting—i.e.,

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). The model line will in future offer charging solutions such as the ‘Plug & Charge’ function. There is going to be another new feature: bi-directional charging.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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The Dream Car, which holds three world records and accelerates from 0-60 mph in three seconds, was on display at the Long Beach Convention Center from 15-17 April. Li-Ion battery has 2,200 mAh capacity with a cycle life of more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Leyden Energy, formerly known as Mobius Power, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Company Creates Bolt-On DeLorean EV Conversion Kit

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UK-based Electrogenic has produced a bolt-in conversion kit that transforms the DMC DeLorean into an all-electric vehicle. The bolt-in kit is said to require absolutely no cutting, welding, or drilling of any kind — making it a option for someone hoping to create a movie replica or cyberpunk project car.

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Volkswagen to put MEB-based electric I.D. BUZZ microbus concept into production; Cargo variant too

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BUZZ, which is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). BUZZ shown in Detroit can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 99 mph. Within the framework of further development, Volkswagen has also set a launch date for the I.D. makes its debut. With the I.D.

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