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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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To convert an historic Bulli over to a drive system producing zero emissions, VWCV engineers and designers formed a team along with drive system experts from Volkswagen Group Components and the eClassics company, which specialises in electric car conversions. The company is also offering qualified dealers a ready-to-fit parts kit.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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For us, this was the best way to efficiently drive the Leaf SV Plus, increasing the battery charge by converting kinetic energy into electric energy that is then stored in the battery. Not relying on the dealer to provide this information will serve them and you best. We guarantee they will be pleased to see you.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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The Tundra hybrid has a regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, and stores it in the battery. With so many options and packages to make the Tundra interior how you want it, take the time to do your research online or at the dealer. The cabin systems include a 10-inch head-up display, a 12.3-inch

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. If you are looking for a premium compact crossover, then visit your Lexus dealer and take a test drive.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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The Smith website mentions that Sainsbury, a UK grocery store with on-line food ordering, aims to have 20% of their home delivery fleet electrified by 2009. In 2007 they sold 260 vehicles worth approximately £26 million and were expanding their capacity in the UK to be able to convert 3,000 vehicles in 2008. gallon in January 2009.

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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As one point of comparison, customers bought 54,451 Nissan LEAFs EVs in fiscal year 2017—a 15% increase from 47,423 a year earlier. The power electronics convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). Meanwhile, a DC/DC converter supplies the onboard electronics with 12-volt power.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The Mirai uses the Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS), which features both fuel cell technology and hybrid technology, and includes proprietary Toyota-developed components including the fuel cell (FC) Stack, FC boost converter, and high-pressure hydrogen tanks. FC Boost Converter. The system accelerates Mirai from 0–60 in 9.0

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