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Hong Kong launches first battery-electric taxi fleet with BYD e6; new charging stations

Green Car Congress

BYD announced the launch of Hong Kong’s first all-electric taxi fleet using the BYD e6 electric cross-over sedan. BYD also announced that the e6 “Taxi version” and e6 “Premier” sedan were now officially on sale in Hong Kong. The 5-passenger BYD e6 offers a range of up to 300 km (186 miles), according to BYD.

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Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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The volume energy density of the AGDIB can reach ~560 Wh/L, which is much higher than traditional batteries (~350 Wh/L for Tesla Model S and ~200 Wh/L for BYD E6). The AGDIB shows real potential for large-scale application in both electronic devices and electric vehicles, the researchers said.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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(As examples of SUV/MPV-style electric vehicle fuel efficiency, the 2016 Tesla Model X AWD - 75D is EPA-rated at 93 MPGe combined city/highway; the Model X AWD - P90D is EPA-rated at 89 MPGe; and the 2016 BYD e6 compact MPV is EPA-rated at 72 MPGe. The Pacifica Hybrid’s total range (combining both battery and fuel) is also displayed.

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Rotterdam using BYD e6 for electric taxi fleet

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Rotterdam Taxi Centre (RTC), one of the biggest taxi operators in the Netherlands, is switching to electric taxis and has put into service two BYD e6 models, following successful extensive operation with an e6 model. The BYD e6 is a five-passenger, crossover vehicle powered by the BYD Fe battery (lithium-iron phosphate).

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Driving the Tata Tiago.ev electric car from Mumbai to Pune - A Test Report

Plug In India

By Kamlesh We managed to recharge the car from 40% to 60% in 15 minutes! The DTE or range remaining says 186 kilometers. 90% SOC Update - Disappointing Range Estimation and Weak Regen! T his range calculation was totally out of whack! The range remaining says 1 21 kilometers which is unrealistic. F antastic!

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

BYD’s all-electric e6 production line at the company’s base in Shenzhen was “ready for manufacturing&# in March, but was only producing the gasoline-powered F6, according to Yang Binbin, who writes for Caixin magazine, a business publication based in Beijing. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold.

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AFP: China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Li said although the market in new energy vehicles was yet to take off due to the lack of a large-scale battery recharging network or sufficient government subsidies, the firm is confident it can make a difference. It plans to begin delivering on the E6, a pure electric car, later this year. But from what we?ve

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