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Smith Electric Vehicles Launches Electric Minibus and Boom Lift at CV Operator Show

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Based on the Ford Transit chassis, the Smith Edison minibus has a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a range of up to 80 miles (129 km). A full recharge takes 6-8 hours, or 3-4 hours with Smith’s new fast charging technology. The UK’s first 17-seat, electric minibus is now in production.

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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The areas of application are diverse: courier, express and package service providers (KEP, in German: Kurier-, Express- und Paketdienstleister); plant transportation in large corporations; service vehicles for plant maintenance, customer service, and assembly and internal transport within companies. Charging technology. 11 seconds.

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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These batteries do not produce gaseous emissions and are maintenance free and totally recyclable. . The vehicle is also equipped with an energy recovery system, enabling the vehicle to recharge its batteries under braking conditions. Electric Daily MY06: Powertrain. Click to enlarge. . Electric Daily MY06: Main components layout.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will add the first test unit to its fleet to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E’s northern and central California service area. This unit is the first all-electric aerial utility truck to be put into operation by a major utility company before being brought to the market.

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Quallion Supplied Li-ion Battery for X-51A WaveRider Scramjet Flight

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The program chose to use rechargeable lithium-ion chemistry over the traditional silver-zinc solution to reduce ground maintenance prior to launch, which would allow for testing of the system without the need to replace the battery. Quallion X-51A Lithium-Ion Battery. Click to enlarge. The hypersonic—i.e.,

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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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This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling in the area, and free maintenance. In addition, Tucson Fuel Cell owners will enjoy similar services enjoyed by Hyundai Equus owners, such as At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. When we spoke with customers about fuel cell vehicles, many wondered about the cost of hydrogen.

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