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Second generation Smart EV on its way

Green Cars News

Having already made significant in-roads into the electric vehicle market, Smart is now planning to introduce its second generation electric drive Smart Fortwo with production to begin in early November. It will be produced in large volumes as part of the normal Smart range from 2012. It can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.5

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Battrixx launches dual power EV smart batteries in India

Electric Vehicles India

Battrixx launches dual power EV smart batteries in India. Battrixx a battery division of Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd has launched it’s dual power electric vehicle smart batteries. These dual-power electric vehicle smart batteries come with 4 kWh high capacity portable and swappable smart battery packs.

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Much standards work has been undertaken to ensure the safety of lithium-ion batteries and EVSE. Safety aspects and seamless charging are challenges that standardization must address. Safety of electric vehicle infrastructure and batteries.

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