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Opel Unveiling Vivaro e-Concept Extended Range Electric Van Research Study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 Show

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 cubic meter storage capacity able to carry 750 kilograms (1,600 lbs) of load.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

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Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! It’s a combination of a 2.0-litre

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2024 BYD electric ute taking shape; Australian testing to begin late 2023

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litre four-cylinder turbo engine with an electric motor. It’ll be able to drive on electricity alone for shorter journeys while having the backup of a petrol engine to allow the touring range of any ute on the market. litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine for extended range and performance.

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Top 10 most awaited electric vehicles in India 2021-22

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Coming to the electric car specs EKUV 100 has a claimed range of 150 km, with a 15.9 It gets power from a 40 kW electric motor and its top speed is 120 kmph. The Range of surge 10k is 450 km and its top speed is 120 km/h, motor capacity is 5 kW. TVS Creon is the most awaited electric scooter from TVS Motors.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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This data will also be used to map out a future network of electric charging points, to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric vehicles. Location of charging/parking, i.e. home, work, public etc. Average speed. —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston.

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Karma makes public driving debut

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Those lucky enough to be at the Mazda Raceway last weekend got to witness one of the most hotly anticipated debuts in motoring as the Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle made its public driving debut. And the driver for the debut performance? None other than Fisker’s co-founder and COO Bernhard Koehler.

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GM to debut two-mode plug-in hybrid

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It will use the same technology that will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in late 2010. On the road, the two-mode plug-in hybrid system can use any combination of electric or petrol power to move the vehicle depending on the conditions.

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