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Audi A1 e-tron: Extended Range Electric Vehicle for City Driving

Green Car Congress

The Audi A1 e-tron was designed specifically for use in the metropolitan areas of Europe and North America and in the rapidly growing megacities of Asia and South America. The energy storage unit is arranged below the floor, assisting with the center of gravity and weight distribution of the vehicle. Battery pack.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. The battery pack is comprised of 5,088 lithium-ion cells for a cummulative 35kWhrs of energy storage. Top speed is electronically limited to 152 km/h (95 mph).

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