article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

Green Car Congress

The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 87 mph on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). kWh per 100 kilometers (7.1

Mercedes 259
article thumbnail

New Energy and City of Roanoke, VA to demonstrate MotionPower System for generating electricity from moving cars at the Roanoke Civic Center

Green Car Congress

New Energy Technologies, Inc. This first public demonstration of New Energy’s roadway technology will be sited at the Roanoke Civic Center, a high-traffic volume entertainment, convention, and cultural complex, from 10 a.m. Earlier post.) on 22 October.

Energy 199
article thumbnail

Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

Green Car Congress

Lightning Hybrids’ system functions like other hybrids that add a secondary power source to an existing engine. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 Lightning Hybrids met or exceeded all California Air Resources Board (CARB) Heavy-Duty hybrid emissions certification standards using published HD HEV Certification Test Procedures.

Hybrid 275
article thumbnail

Coda Automotive to Bring China-Built Electric Mid-size Sedan to California Market in 2010; New JV with Lishen for Automotive Li-ion Systems

Green Car Congress

Ltd., ( Lishen ) for lithium-ion batteries used in the Coda, announced the establishment of a global joint venture with Lishen to design, manufacture and sell transportation and utility power storage battery systems. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 11 seconds. Coda will own 40% of the JV, with Lishen holding 60%.

Li-ion 150