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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The Hertz Corporation has expanded its Dream Cars offering with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the US. The Tesla Model S to be available in California at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports is the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge.

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Balqon to showcase new MX30 Class 8 electric tractor at EVS26

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Balqon Corporation, a developer of electric drive system technologies for trucks, tractors and buses ( earlier post ), is introducing a new on-road Class 8 electric tractor, Model MX30, for short haul drayage and inner-city applications. Balqon will showcase the MX30 tractor at the EVS26 Expo next week in Los Angeles.

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Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce: The most efficient debuts at Monterey Automotive Future

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That AMG GT could have enough quantity of corporate within the inner combustion section. The automobile can run 0-60 mph in 3.6 Manage velocity is 202 mph. second 0-62 mph occasion and a zenith velocity of greater than 280 mph. marketplace in restricted numbers. Pricing will get started round $265,000.

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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

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As another step toward autonomous driving systems, Volvo Car Corporation is demonstrating a new traffic jam assistance system. The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. Slow-moving queues are part of urban commuting.

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. The plug-in made its North American debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. 100 km/h (62 mph). Click to enlarge.

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Balqon Introduces On-Highway Heavy-Duty Electric Mule Truck

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Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), introduced a lithium-ion battery powered heavy-duty electric truck designed for use in on-highway short-haul applications at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles, California.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 seconds, and the top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h). Kia Optima Hybrid. Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0 mpg, highway 40.0

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