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Fisker: recent Karma fire not caused by battery pack, new tech or exhaust routing

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Evidence revealed thus far supports the fact that the ignition source was not the Lithium-ion battery pack, new technology components or unique exhaust routing, according to a statement released by Fisker. Fisker noted that it has more than 1,000 Karmas on the road with a cumulative 2 million miles on them.

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Fisker: recent karma fire not caused by battery pack, new tech or exhaust routing

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Evidence revealed thus far supports the fact that the ignition source was not the Lithium-ion battery pack, new technology components or unique exhaust routing, according to a statement released by Fisker. Fisker noted that it has more than 1,000 Karmas on the road with a cumulative 2 million miles on them.

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Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport now available as PHEVs: P300e

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The new Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUVs are now available with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, with an electric-only range of up to 66 km (41 miles) and CO 2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. Range Rover Evoque PHEV. The new PHEV models combine a 200PS (147kW) 1.5-liter PHEV technology.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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This new Volkswagen system adds a compact lithium-ion battery to the 12-volt vehicle electrics, with the battery supplying the electric consumer units with power when coasting. A so-called Q-diode regulates the current flow between the lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. liters/100 km. Click to enlarge. The compact 1.0

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. kWh of usable energy.

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135. ENERGY DENSITY: GETTING TO LONGER DRIVING RANGES

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State-of-the-art energy density figures for lithium-ion batteries stand today near 700 Wh/l and 300 Wh/kg. The battery in a Tesla Model S with a driving range of 400 miles can hold 100 kWh. Whereas the battery in a Model 3 with a driving range of 322 miles can hold only 75 kWh. And they are, approximately!

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Chrysler introduces Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan; 80 mpge city, 30-mile AER

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The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

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