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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. Audi e-tron GT combined electric power consumption is 19.6–18.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC).

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. This active driving experience will therefore be the first chance for people not involved in the development process to gain a direct impression of what the BMW iX5 Hydrogen has to offer.

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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains for LNVG

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The Coradia iLint can cover up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) with one tank fill, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). Hydrogen and fuel cells are an ideal combination for climate protection as well as for the energy and transport revolution. The companies also signed a 30-year maintenance agreement.

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Two Alstom hydrogen trains enter passenger service in Lower Saxony; 14 more ordered

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Travellers in the Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser (EVB) network can look forward to a world-first journey on the low-noise, zero-emission trains that reach up to 140 km/h (87 mph).

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Therefore, they have extremely limited range on their small battery packs and are usually only used at very low speeds (below 15 mph). Todays hybrids have small battery packs and cannot be recharged from the utility grid system. Presently there are no plug-in electric hybrid vehicles offered by any major car company in the U.S.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The effects of selecting this mode include paring back the e-vehicle’s maximum power output to 50 kW and limiting its top speed to 115 km/h (71 mph). Motor and gearbox assembly.