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Daimler to begin production and sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in Europe

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Elements of the hybrid drive for Eco Hybrid: electric motor between clutch and Duonic gear box; Li-ion battery pack; power electronics. This will make the Canter Eco Hybrid the first series-produced truck of its class to be manufactured in Europe (in Tramagal, Portugal). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Ah and weigh 63.5

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Details of the Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro Li-ion battery pack

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In a presentation at the 2011 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Pasadena, California last week, Daniel Andree, a battery development engineer at Audi AG, outlined the implementation of a Sanyo lithium-ion battery pack in the upcoming 2012 Audi Q5 compact crossover hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Deutsche Post and Ford to manufacture Transit-based electric delivery van

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kWh Li-ion battery pack and propelled by a 30 kW motor. Top speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). With this volume, the joint project will become the largest manufacturer of battery-electric medium-duty delivery vehicles in Europe. The partners will now tackle a larger vehicle, based on the chassis of the Ford Transit.

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smart fortwo electric drive to be launched in China by year’s end

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kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 55 kW electric motor delivering 130 N·m (96 lb-ft) of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 km/h (37 mph) takes less than five seconds; range is 145 km (90 miles). In 2012, more than 1,000 smart electric drive models were produced and delivered to customers in Europe. in 2012.

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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The 450 hp (336 kW) V6 gasoline engine will be supported by an electric motor powered by a Li-ion battery pack, capable of adding around 75 kW (100 hp) hybrid power boost when required, and a 9-speed automatic gearbox. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).

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Tesla unveils Model 3; delivery by end of 2017; already 115,000 reservations placed

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Musk said that the Model 3 will start at $35,000; achieve 5-Star ratings in every safety category; accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds; and have at least a 215-mile (346 km) EPA range rating. Tesla also anticipates more than doubling its 215 location in Asia, North America and Europe to 441 locations by the end of next year.

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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010. More than 220 lithium-ion cells in the T-shaped pack provide power. The Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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