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

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Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. Offering real all-wheel capability in a hybrid package, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid features the new Subaru StarDrive Technology that uniquely integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter

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Mazda to lease approx. 100 units of Demio EV (Mazda2) in Japan from October; coil-switching system in motor

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Mazda Motor Corporation will begin leasing the Demio EV in October 2012. Mazda intends to lease approximately 100 units in total, mainly to local governments and corporate customers in the Chugoku region of Western Japan (where Mazda’s headquarters are located). the motor to have both of these characteristics in one.

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Renault unveils new electric city car concept, the Twin’Z

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Twin’Z is rear-wheel drive, and equipped with a 50 kW, 226 N·m (167 lb-ft) rear-mounted electric motor and four Li-ion battery packs spaced evenly beneath the floor. Laurens van den Acker, renault Senior Vice President, Corporate Design, and Ross Lovegrove with the concept-car Twin’Z.

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Yamato, Toyota, Hino start trials of battery-electric 1-tonne delivery truck

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), and Hino Motors, Ltd. At the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, Hino displayed an EV truck concept vehicle with an ultra-low bed based on this idea and subsequently continued development, completing a practical-use prototype vehicle. Maximum speed is 60 km/h (37 mph). Click to enlarge.

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UPS and Electric Vehicles International Begin Demonstration of Fully Electric Walk-In Van

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The EVI-WI is built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) glider equipped with a Utilimaster body. The drivetrain for the EVI-WI combines a 99 kWh Li-ion battery pack from Valence, a 150 kW (continuous), 200 kW (peak electric motor) and a five speed automatic manual transmission with PTO. Earlier post.).

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Green Automotive retains Roush for support on testing of Zotye electric SUV for US market

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Green Automotive Company Corporation has retained Roush Industries to provide structural and vehicle engineering support as the company begins the process of testing and confirming that its All-Electric SUV meets or exceeds US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The 4-seat electric SUV is powered by a 25.6

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Nissan extends trial of ultra-compact EV sharing service in Yokohama for one year; publishes top-level data

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Nissan Motor Co., The Nissan New Mobility Concept EV is powered by Li-ion batteries to a speed of up to 80 km/h (50 mph). Plan A: For those who commute to and from work, members of local corporations or people employed on a regular basis, a monthly fee of ¥1,000 (US$9.17) will be required. Earlier post.).

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