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Power boost for Smart Fortwo

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The re-engineered diesel engine now has an output of 40kW - that’s 7kW more than its predecessor; while the three-cylinder engine delivers maximum torque of 130Nm - an increase of 18 per cent compared to the previous model. Perhaps most amazingly however, despite the improvements in power, there has been no reduction in fuel economy.

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Aixam Mega welcome electric car plan

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The plan, announced on Tuesday, 19 May at the C40 Climate Change Summit in Seoul, promises a range of measures to put at least 100,000 electric vehicles on London’s roads as soon as possible, from investment in re-charging infrastructure to financial incentives for consumers. The average journey in London is just four miles.

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MINI E joins Government electric vehicle announcement

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Scottish and Southern Energy is the UK’s leading generator of energy from renewable sources and will be installing the private and public charging points required for the MINI E test vehicles. The company already offers the most efficient cars in the premium segment, thanks to Efficient Dynamics technologies.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Were charging full-speed ahead before we know exactly what the investment is going to be, before we know whether we can make any money off it or not, before we know how many were going to sell," Lutz said. Everything is on the table."

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

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Prius easily exceeds the Euro 5 emissions standards, producing 89g/km of CO2. litre VVT-i petrol engine, a powerful electric motor, a generator, a high-performance battery, a power control unit and a power split device, which uses a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator as required.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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