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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The German Federal Ministry for the Environment and Nature Conservation is lending its support to the Electrification of Mercedes-Benz Small Vans in Development and Production project (EMKEP) in Berlin. The batteries of Vito E-CELL vans are recharged at these locations outside of operating hours. Charging technology.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. For this purpose, the hybrid system is always on: the electric power can always be called up and frequently reproduced via high recuperation performance and on-demand recharging. An electric actuator switches to the 2 nd gear by approx. 13,500 rpm.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. The target buyers have strong personal convictions on the environment, oil use, and cutting edge technology. “ The RAV4 EV. Click to enlarge. The pool of buyers ,” noted Fay, “ is small. ”.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9 The Fisker Ocean Ultra will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.9 The Fisker Ocean Extreme and Fisker Ocean One will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds with peak horsepower of 275. seconds, with an estimated peak horsepower of 540 hp.

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Walmart Canada commits to 100% alternatively powered fleet vehicles by 2028; orders 30 more Tesla semis

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With 40 Tesla Semis in total, the company will feature one of the largest electrified fleets planned by a company in Canada and will reach an initial milestone to convert 20% of Walmart’s fleet to electric power by 2022. The first 20 Tesla Semis will be used to support Walmart Canada’s fleet base in Mississauga, Ontario.

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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In an urban environment and in heavy traffic with frequent stops the savings could increase to as much as 10%. This converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electric energy without having to use additional fuel. Top speed (km/h / mph). Fuel consumption (L/100km / mpg US). Urban. Extra-Urban. Combined.

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Audi introduces A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid

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The power electronics converts the direct current from the high-voltage battery (HV) into three-phase current to power the electric motor. mph) and gradually fades out as the speed increases. Convenient recharging is also possible on the road. seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.3

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