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Volkswagen Group’s Škoda to unveil 500 km Vision E electric concept at Shanghai show; leveraging MEB for electromobility

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ŠKODA will stage the world premiere of the VISION E electric concept vehicle at the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show 2017 (19 – 28 April). The top speed of the two-motor, all-wheel drive concept is 180 km/h (112 mph). With system output of 225 kW, the ŠKODA VISION E accelerates instantaneously and dynamically.

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Proton Motor Previews Triple-Hybrid Electric Drive Passenger Bus

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Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH, a subsidiary of Proton Power Systems plc, a designer, developer and producer of fuel cells and fuel cell electric hybrid systems, has previewed the first passenger bus using the company’s “triple-hybrid” fuel cell system. The project was coordinated by UJV, a leading research institution in the Czech Republic.

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Hyundai to Debut ix-Metro Hybrid Concept and i10 Electric Vehicles at Frankfurt Show

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Powered by a 49kW motor and a 16 kWh battery, the i10 Electric promises a driving range of 160 km (99 miles) and top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). Europeans will also get their first chance to see two other Blue Drive vehicles, which made their world debut earlier this year at the Seoul Motor Show. liter gasoline engine.

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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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Toyota Motor is introducing a mid-lifecycle model change for the AYGO, its successful A-segment entry in the European market. A new throttle body motor and ignition coil were adopted and, last but not least, we made changes to the cylinder head and block, the piston design and the EGR system. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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