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SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012

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As a leading auto maker in China, SAIC says it adheres to the principle of “ making independent innovations, integrating resources both at home and abroad and utilizing overseas and domestic strengths at the same time ”. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles).

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Purdue Researchers Detail Mechanisms of Fluid Boiling in Microchannels; Commercializing Hybrid and EV IGBT Cooling Systems with Delphi

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to help commercialize the advanced cooling system using microchannels for electronic components in hybrid and electric cars. The chips are required to drive electric motors, switching large amounts of power from the battery pack to electrical coils needed to accelerate a vehicle from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds or less.

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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Iveco has presented a prototype of its new Electric Daily in Brazil, destined to be the first zero emission light commercial vehicle produced in Latin America. The vehicle is also equipped with an energy recovery system, enabling the vehicle to recharge its batteries under braking conditions. The Electric Daily in Brazil.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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Specified performance targets for 2015 for battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles include: Maximum speed of not less than 100 km/h (62 mph); All-electric driving range of not less than 150 km (93 miles) and 50 km (31 miles), respectively; Battery power/kg target of 150W/kg, at a cost of 2 yuan/Wh ($0.31/Wh),

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph. Currently, DOE data suggests that 90% of charging is done at home.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Availability of the Tucson Fuel Cell will expand to other regions consistent with the accelerating deployment of hydrogen refueling stations.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon

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The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Wagon owners will have the option of recharging Transit Connect Electric with either a standard 120-volt outlet, or preferably a 240-volt charging station, typically installed at the user’s base of operations for optimal recharging in six to eight hours.