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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said. Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking. A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 Source: GM.

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SCAQMD funding Siemens test of eHighway overhead catenary system for electric trucks in California

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Siemens will conduct trials of its eHighway system ( earlier post ) in California on a two-mile (3.2 The objective is to eliminate local emissions such as nitrogen oxides completely and to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and cut the operating costs of trucks. Copyright: Scania. Click to enlarge. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile)

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Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

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Linear accelerator concept for capsule acceleration and deceleration between 300 and 760 mph (480 and 1,220 km/h). San Francisco and Los Angeles) that are less than about 1500 km or 900 miles apart. San Francisco and Los Angeles) that are less than about 1500 km or 900 miles apart. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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When we spoke with customers about fuel cell vehicles, many wondered about the cost of hydrogen. To ease those concerns as the hydrogen refueling network builds out, we decided that covering this cost for these early adopters was appropriate, and consistent with how we like to treat our customers. kg at 700 bar (10,000 psi).

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen or simply with a battery for energy storage. Introduction: The All-New 2025 CR-V e:FCEV The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a hybrid hydrogen-powered fuel cell and plug-in electric vehicle, will have a 270-mile all-electric driving range (AER) with its 92.2 kg of hydrogen).

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) With this charge it can travel an average daily distance of about 30 miles (50 km), which is often enough to serve most consumers’ needs. Both owners drove an average of 12,000 total miles in the year.

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