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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. With a 28 kWh battery pack, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a range of up to 130 km (80 miles) on a full charge.

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Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

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In both cases, the standard battery pack has been somewhat reduced in size to make room for the combustion engine and its fuel tank. —Derek Crabb, Vice President Powertrain Engineering at the Volvo Car Corporation. Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected range extender. Technical concept I. Click to enlarge.

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Siemens Highlights Prototypes of New Drive Systems for Electric Cars

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Siemens Corporate Technology , Siemens’ research organization, supplied the drive systems for the prototypes of two electric cars shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and a range of 250 km (155 miles), with 320 km (199 miles) possible with an enlarged battery pack. Source; Siemens CT.

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BYTON opens North American HQ; next-gen smart EVs for shared mobility and autonomous driving; iPhone on wheels

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BYTON, a China-headquartered automotive brand owned by Future Mobility Corporation, inaugurated its North American headquarters in Santa Clara, California last week, marking further progress in the company’s strategic effort to establish a global presence. Customers don’t pay us for being able to drive 250 km/h [155 mph] on a road.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Instead, there is an Integrated Starter motor and Generator (ISG) connected to the crankshaft, which is located between the engine and the transmission. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

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seconds, and the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). Figures for power consumption are provisional and were determined by the German Technical Service corporation. In the EQC the powerpacks are isolated by rubber mounts at two points: where the powerpack connects to its subframe and where the subframe connects to the body.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph). In addition to the standard drive mode, the driver is able to select a number of other modes including Eco Drive Mode, Power Mode. Prius PHV S.

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