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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 The vehicle can be completely recharged in about five hours using 240V charging, depending on the outside temperature. inch vented rear rotors that improve 60-to-0 mph stopping distance by nearly 12%.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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LT circuit 2 handles power electronics, charger and high-voltage battery; these three components can be cooled according to demand, both passively by the LT cooler and actively via the air-conditioning circuit, which is connected to the LT circuit 2 via a chiller. In EV mode, maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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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. OnStar with three years of Directions & Connections plan is included.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon

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Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation are introducing a passenger wagon version of the Ford Transit Connect Electric. The wagon is a logical next step for Azure and Ford which first introduced an electrified Transit Connect in December 2010. The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Earlier post.).

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Citroën unveils electric concept car oli for sustainable and affordable mobility

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Citroën unveiled a new all-electric concept car called oli , an exercise in weight reduction and resource usage. With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan.

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Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. Lightning’s accolades include a first place finish at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the LS-218 , an e-motorcycle that had formerly set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats when it hit 218 mph. This same model was featured on Jay Leno’s Garage.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Putting a data connection in the same bundle would be like wrapping your HDMI cable around your washer and dryer.