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HKG and Pininfarina introduce two more microturbine range extended EVs; graphene-enhanced LTO batteries

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At Auto Shanghai 2017, China-based Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK), with its partner Pininfarina, introduced two more microturbine range-extended electric vehicles: the five-seat K550 and 7-seat K750 SUVs. HKG intends for customers to configure the range extender to use the fuel of their preference based on regional fuel supplies and costs.

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News: 2023 Pebble Beach Concept EV Debuts

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News: 2023 Pebble Beach Concept EV Debuts 6 Exotic EVs Announced at Monterey Car Week Another winged flyer-the Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina Electric cars to this point have pretty much been designed to replace the daily drivers we all use—everyday sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. The Eletre R (905 hp/727 ft.-lb.

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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. Range is more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). Pininfarina and Cambiano project.

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India’s Mahindra plans Australian electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD

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The Indian SUV and ute manufacturer Mahindra has revealed a tough electric concept that looks like a readymade rival for the Jeep Wrangler and GWM Tank. “There is a full range of EVs that we are creating. At the opposite end of the scale, Mahindra also funds and owns the Pininfarina EV supercar company. Mahindra Thar.e

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Izera Izera concept. China’s Geely is providing its SPA electric vehicle architecture and Italian design house Pininfarina (these days owned by India’s Mahindra) is providing the exterior and interior design for three EVs – an SUV, a hatchback and estate. The cars are claimed to have ranges in excess of 400km, while the S has a 4.9

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ITALIAN ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR LANDS IN INDIA: BATTISTA PININFARINA

Electric Vehicles India

Automobili Pininfarina, the Italian luxury car absolutely owned by Mahindra & Mahindra, Unveiled the pure electric histrionic GT ‘Battista’ for the first time in India here at Hyderabad as a part of the Hyderabad E-Motor show. The name Battista is a tribute to Pininfarina’s founder Battista Pininfarina.

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New EV electric car calendar

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ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range. Audi A6 e-Tron – concept car points to sleek large luxury sedan powered only by electricity. Soon, apparently. Arriving 2022.