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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. The only Chinese automaker exhibiting in the Detroit show, GAC Group brought three of its newly developed new energy vehicles.

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Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design

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That opened the door for others to try their hand at Harley’s design, and a Chinese motorbike manufacturer seems to have created a pretty decent copy of the design. more… The post Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers. RM20e is expected to yield superb blasts from zero-100 kph (zero-62 mph) in less than three seconds and zero-200 kph (zero-124 mph) at 9.88 of torque to variable road surfaces.

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Prototype light metro electric trainset with supercapacitor energy storage

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Developed in conjunction with Chinese Academy of Engineering, the trainset has underfloor power pick-ups which are used to charge the roof-mounted supercapacitor unit from a fixed supply while the train is stood at a station. Railway Gazette International.

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Uruguay launches first BYD battery-electric buses; projecting 500 by 2015

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in partnership with Chinese automaker BYD Ltd, introduced the first battery-electric 12-meter rapid transit bus in Uruguay and the region. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A.,

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This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH

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more… The post This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH appeared first on Electrek. But this supercheap electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds.

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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The electric all-wheel drive of the BMW iX xDrive50 channels maximum output of more than 370 kW/500 hp to the road, enabling acceleration of 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 The BMW iX xDrive40 has an output of more than 240 kW/300 hp and completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a shade over 6.0 kWh per 100 kilometers.

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