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Hybrid Kinetic H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle concept runs 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds

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At the Geneva Auto Show, the China-based Hybrid Kinetic group unveiled the H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle sedan concept, produced together with its vehicle design and engineering partner, Pininfarina. The 60 kW microturbine range extender delivers 40% efficiency, low emissions, and a 10000-hour maintenance interval.

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Vinfast announces all-electric strategy and full electric vehicle lineup; halting ICE production by end of year

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The company will instead focus research and development efforts on all-electric powertrains for their vehicles. This makes VinFast one of the world’s first automotive companies to switch completely to pure electric. The removal of the “e” (electric) prefix in the names affirms the company’s consistent all-electric orientation.

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Grove Hydrogen Automotive and State Government of Minas Gerais Brazil announce hydrogen vehicle cooperation program

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Designed by Pininfarina, the Granite is a sporty 5-door coupe. IGE, the parent company of Grove, is China’s leading group in terms of hydrogen vehicle production, development and maintenance. It is also the parent company of Wuhan Tiger, a heavy vehicle hydrogen fuel cell powertrain company.

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