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Volkswagen Group Components supplies complete electric drive for the classic Beetle; based on new e-up!

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The conversion exclusively uses new parts they have mutually agreed on from the series production of Volkswagen Group Components. The conversion of the historic Beetle is being carried out by the specialist company eClassics. The conversion of the historic Beetle is being carried out by the specialist company eClassics.

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QOTD: Dealing With The Metric System

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I personally can fairly quickly translate kilometers and kilometers per hour into miles and mph, but god help me if I try to quickly convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa. Second, what tricks do you use for quick conversions? of a mile, you can convert mpg to km/h by multiplying by 1.6. miles x 4, so 12.4

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle. Vehicles equipped with the package are being deployed across the United States.

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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 Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. 75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 kilograms of gas per 100 kilometers, with CO 2 emissions of 102 grams per kilometer (164.2 g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot.

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