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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The inlet design and sound-absorbing material in the air cleaner prevent air column resonance. By necessity, the intake air for the fuel cell must be purified; the electret air cleaner element captures ultra-fine particles (PM 2.5 ), and a charcoal filter removes chemical substances.

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GM and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) to build a new magnet factory in US to support EV growth

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VAC’s deep magnetic materials knowledge and extensive e-mobility technology expertise, in partnership with GM, will enable a cleaner global future for our communities. This allows the GMC HUMMER EV to accelerate 0-60 mph in only three seconds. Erik Eschen, CEO of VAC. The location of the facility will be announced at a later date.

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Euro Parliament Environment Committee approves 147 g CO2/km target for light commercial vehicles by 2020; caps van speed

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The committee also voted to limit electronically the top speed of vans to 120 km/h (75 mph). To enable automakers to reach the 147g target, innovation should be encouraged by giving “super-credit” weightings to each maker’s cleaner vehicles, the committee said. Earlier post.).

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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

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Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). The aircraft, which can reach cruising speeds of 65 knots (about 75 mph) weighs two tons and has a 40-foot wingspan – so it’s by no means a tiny aircraft. Perhaps closer to people talking loudly.

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AZRA invests C$40 million (CAD) in transport electrification in Canada; 2K new charge points and Twizy

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Certified since 1 March 2016 by Transport Canada, its speed is capped at 40 km/h (25 mph) to come under the category of low-speed vehicles. This small battery-electric city car designed by the Renault Sport team has a type-1 charging cable and side reflectors.

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7 Top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) and the notchback even reaches 205 km/h (127 mph). seconds, and top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). liter engine it is replacing. l/100 km (63.6 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km.

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Would You Rather? Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

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With the standard engine, each model should reach 60 mph in about 8 seconds. It’s a cleaner design and looks more upscale than what you’re likely to find inside of the RAV4. But the trim allows the vehicle to drive 42 miles on all-electric power and actually makes a fairly quick crossover, with 60 mph runs taking place in about 5.5

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