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A123 Systems supplying Li-ion batteries for new BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and ActiveHybrid 5 models

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A123 Systems is providing Li-ion battery cells for the new BMW ActiveHybrid 3 ( earlier post ) and ActiveHybrid 5 ( earlier post ) models to be shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. BMW is doing the Li-ion pack work itself.) miles) at an average speed of 35 km/h (22 mph).

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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l/100km equivalent) in electric mode, and an all-electric range of up to 14 miles (22.5 kWh Li-ion battery mounted in the center tunnel. The powertrain produces up to 306 hp (228 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 N·m ) of torque: 0 to 60 mph is estimated to take 7.0 The overall driving range is 661 miles if the 18.5-gallon

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. Featuring a 22 kWh Li-ion pack and a 30 kW, 100 N·m drive motor, the Micro-Vett electric 500 has a range of 145 km (90 miles) and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph).

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Volvo Cars to Present Next Version of Battery-Electric C30 at NAIAS 2010

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Volvo Cars will present a battery-electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km (93 miles) on the NEDC at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The electric C30 in Detroit is a much more complete product. 24 kWh Li-ion pack, 22.7 Charging the electric C30. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. kWh Li-ion battery is housed in the center tunnel, and the rear axle features an 85 kW electric traction motor connected to the front via an “electric propshaft”. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Introduces Second e-tron Electric Sportscar Concept at Detroit Show

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Audi e-tron Detroit Showcar. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is a 3.93 This e-tron accelerates from 60 to 120 km/h (37 - 75 mph) in 5.1 The top speed is limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is able to distribute its electric motors’ high torque between the wheels entirely as required.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. E-JET can have a pure electric drive range of more than 100 km (62 miles).

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