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Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extendedrangeelectric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 Earlier post.) Active aerodynamics.
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will unveil a Dodge Caliber-based rangeextendedelectric concept vehicle (ReEV) powered by a UQM propulsion system and generator at the 2009 SAE World Congress next week. The Caliber extendedrange demonstrator has an all-electricrange of 40 miles (74 km), accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3
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for a Range-ExtendedElectric Vehicle (ReEV) project. FEV will design, implement, test and integrate the battery pack at its North American Technical Center, utilizing its experience in the development of hybrid and electric vehicle applications. The Caliber ReEv accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3 Earlier post.).
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s prototype plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 Tyrano truck completed the second stage of its performance testing at the Los Angeles Freightliner facilities in Whittier, CA. Our engineers also determined that we will have to electronically limit the engine torque to 1,800 foot pounds and to govern the top speed at 70 MPH.
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