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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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Li-ion battery manufacturer Leyden Energy provided its high energy-density, high-performance Li-ion battery cells for SSI Racing’s electric Dream Car at the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Li-Ion battery has 2,200 mAh capacity with a cycle life of more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles.

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion battery supports an all-electric range of up to 17 miles, with a combined 90 MPGe and total range of 480 miles. Conversely, it can be powered by the engine to function as a generator for the hybrid battery. The Crosstrek has become the brand’s third-best-selling model in America since its debut six years ago.

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Kreisel Electric expanding capacity with construction of new Li-ion battery plant

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Kreisel Electric has applied its battery technology in a number of conversions, including a Porsche Panamera with a total electric (operating) range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) without speed reduction (up to 300 km/h / 186 mph), a Skoda Yeti and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Kreisel has also swapped out VW’s 24.2

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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AMP is in discussions with several potential OEM partners to supply the underlying SUVs for AMP’s electric conversions. In February, AMP introduced its first SUV all-electric conversion platform, the GM Chevrolet Equinox. With its 37 kWh Li-ion pack, range is 150 miles (241 km). Earlier post.).

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Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). The full-electric system is available for the Ford Transit Passenger van, Cargo van, Cutaway and Chassis Cab models.

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Quantum launches new line of converted plug-in hybrid F-150 pickup trucks for fleets

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The conversions are based on the F-150 4 X 4 Extended Cab with 145” W.B. kWh Li-ion battery pack (240–385 VDC; 160–320 A). Top speed of the vehicle is 95 mph, and 0-60 acceleration in electric mode takes less than 11 seconds. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. air-cooled 22.6

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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

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A 38 kWh Valence Li-Ion battery power pack installed in a weatherproof enclosure beneath the floor allows the internal space of the taxi to remain unaffected by the electric conversion. The vehicle has a top speed of up to 75 mph. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery).

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