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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). The headlights are designed to split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, thus reducing wind noise and drag. Connected to a global data center, the system provides support, information, and entertainment. Connectors for quick and regular charge are at the front of the hood.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 Wind and road noise were low, reduced in-part by acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. The Bluetooth phone connection was for up to two devices. The Genesis Connected Services app is a convenient feature for handling several services. Added speed (and a thrill!)

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smart introduces fourth-generation electric drive technology across its full range

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The maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. With this construction there is an excitation winding on the rotor that is magnetized when current flows. Electric energy consumption on the NEDC is 13.1 – 12.9 kWh/100 km. The electric motor is a separately excited three-phase synchronous motor.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., The goal is to design a city that “ is completely sustainable, to be completely self sufficient, to be able to live on its own produced energy from the sun, the wind, of processing its own waste ” according to Guala. The city will have two transit levels. Bandivadekar, A.,

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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kWh Li-ion battery pack, the electric drive has a range (NEDC) of approximately 160 km (99 miles); maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. This configuration incorporates an excitation winding on the rotor that is magnetized when current flows. Powered by a 17.6 kWh/100 km.