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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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Not enough to take you deep into the wilds, but adding 170km through optimal charging – it’s able to DC recharge up to 80kW – should take only 30 minutes. This time last year, Renault showcased its Trafic-based Hippie Caviar Hotel (Hotel…not Motel, as it’s bigger) showcar, also fully electric.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. BEVs run entirely on a battery-powered electric drivetrain. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. . HOW DOES A FULL EV WORK?

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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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The new 127 CV/liter combustion engine works synergically with two front axial flux motors that deliver an outstanding weight-to-power ratio, with a radial flux electric motor positioned above the first eight-speed double-clutch gearbox debuting on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini. seconds and a top speed of more than 350 km/h (217.5

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electric smart ready for production

Green Cars News

Following successful trials in the UK, the zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. Several cities in the US are also due to start trials of the fully electric car and the invaluable feedback will be incorporated into the development of future production models.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. An on- board 24 V electrical network supplies the avionics and the radios via a converter. Click to enlarge.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

Are electric cars better for the environment? Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. A nervous feeling that you won’t reach your destination in your electric car on the charge you have available. How much does it cost to run an electric car?