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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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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). The total cost of Hyperloop in this analysis is under US$6 billion. The propulsion system must: Accelerate the capsule from 0 to 300 mph (480 km/h) for relatively low speed travel in urban areas. Click to enlarge.

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

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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. The smart current collectors permit overtaking maneuvers and automatic hook-up and disconnection at speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Click to enlarge.

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

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kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking. These power a front-wheel drive, 3-phase, 73 kW continuous, 94 kW maximum asynchronous electric motor that delivers 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of instant torque and a top speed of about 100 mph (161 km/h). A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 The Equinox fuel cell powertrain.

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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.

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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

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for stationary energy storage), multiple battery packs can be connected. Various spaces in the different types of vehicles can be used for accommodating the energy storage system. The installed power allows the bus to drive 107 km/h (66 mph) on a flat track. To build larger distributed battery systems (e.

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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. seconds in 0-60 mph runs. On the freeway with consistent 65+ mph cruising, we may have opted for Eco. Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial.

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