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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

The ZeroAvia technology gives 4 times the range of a similar battery-powered electric plane,” said Pohorsky. He was pontificating on an all-electric composite Hypercar using rechargeable batteries back in 2000. Lobbying EV1 style Pohorsky leased his first EV, a GM EV1 , in 1999. He’s been way ahead of his time.”

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GM to Launch?

Plug In Partners

The advanced technology vehicle would have an extended driving range on battery power and would also have a diesel or gasoline engine that could power the car when the battery was low, the Detroit News said, citing unnamed GM officials. This year, it has also drawn sharp criticism for its decision to kill its EV1 electric car program.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Waters worked on the battery for the General Motors EV1 and also worked at Ener1, which makes lithium-ion batteries. But it does have experience on its side.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). seconds), but it doesn’t feel as though it lacks for power or struggles at its higher speed range. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge. cubic feet. Earlier post.)

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Kia EV6 GT Review: Is this the first great EV performance car?

EV Central

READ MORE: Kia “most probably” to be EV brand; 7 EVs from EV1 to EV9 READ MORE: $90K-plus Kia EV9 coming in 2023 with 7 seats, two battery capacities Could it be the performance EV we’ve all been waiting for? The EV6 GT can recharge regeneratively on the run and the driver can influence the level via paddles on the steering wheel.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. second range. The rechargeable battery is made up of 5,088 cells grouped into 48 modules.

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