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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Equipped with a Li-ion battery pack from Deutsche Accumotive (a joint venture of Daimler and Evonik), the E-CELL PLUS has a battery-only range of up to 100 km (62 miles).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Nominal voltage of the pack is 350V, and the vehicle has an on-board 3.3

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Equipped with a single-speed transmission, drivetrain provides the vehicle with an all-electric range of 60 km (37 miles) from its 14.8 With the range extender, the city car has a full range of 500 km (311 miles). kWh battery pack to cover the majority of daily journeys operating as a plug-in EV. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 11, 2011

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Up to 50 km/h (31 mph), the car is always powered solely by electricity. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification strategy on eAssist-type systems and the plug. GM is tracking to sell more than 50,000 vehicles this year with some form of electrification, Barra said—the majority of which will be eAssist systems. We have every intention of maintaining our leadership position in plug-in vehicles.

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MAY 20, 2021

F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 1 auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. America’s No.

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MARCH 21, 2025

The company that rose from the ashes of Henrik Fiskers first failed automotive venture has undergone a few evolutions over the years, and its latest brings the announcement of a new vehicle. Karma recently revealed the Amaris , an extended-range EV (EREV) with a striking grand touring shape and a BMW gas engine.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb. -ft. Next-gen SYNC.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

General Motors China held an electrification workshop in Shanghai to showcase its new energy vehicles and advanced powertrains. The workshop also highlighted GM China’s long-term vehicle electrification strategy. liters of fuel per 100 km (45 mpg US ) at a constant 90 km/h (56 mph) and 7.2 It consumes 5.2

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MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 12, 2010

FEV Motorentechnik GmbH (FEV) featured its LiiOn Drive with Wankel Range Extender Vehicle at this year’s Vienna Motor Symposium, 29-30 April, where it was one of the most popular Ride & Drive vehicles. Urban use of the vehicle results in an almost emission-free operation with a range of 50 miles.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

A Proterra 40-foot Catalyst XR (extended range) electric bus drove 258 miles (415 miles) on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). Average speed was 30 mph (48 km/h); average energy consumption was 0.8 Average speed was 30 mph (48 km/h); average energy consumption was 0.8

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MARCH 6, 2012

The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. The REEV project network. Click to enlarge. Technology.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Ford has begun full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup at the ultra-modern Rouge Electric Vehicle Center within Ford’s historic Rouge Complex. Ford has 200,000 reservations for the Lightning and is expanding the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to ramp up production to a planned annual run rate of 150,000 in 2023.

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MAY 27, 2009

Spirit Avert AG is seeking to raise CHF166 million (US$152 million) in financing to serve as the capital for mindset AG and its planned production of the E-Motion extended range electric vehicle for the European market. Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph) with 0-100 km/h acceleration in about 7 seconds. ( The Mindset E-Motion.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Shanghai GM Sail electric concept vehicle ( earlier post ) mad e its global debut at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show. Also highlighted among the 23 production and concept vehicles at the show is the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. It uses regenerative braking to produce additional energy.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Ford Motor Company is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013 to more than 100,000 units, further boosting volumes of its C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which begin production next year.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

This marks Audi’s first foray into the rapidly developing US electric vehicle landscape. It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.2 seconds and on up to a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). In efficiency mode, which is designed for maximum range, the output of the electric motor is limited to 50 kW (68 hp).

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APRIL 14, 2009

will unveil a Dodge Caliber-based range extended electric concept vehicle (ReEV) powered by a UQM propulsion system and generator at the 2009 SAE World Congress next week. The Caliber extended range demonstrator has an all-electric range of 40 miles (74 km), accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3

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JULY 29, 2022

Ford Pro launched the first electric pickup truck purpose-built for police: the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle (SSV). Ford has been providing police departments with vehicles for more than 70 years. Built-in steel intrusion plates in the front seatbacks.

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APRIL 17, 2020

The GTE will be the company’s first all-electric vehicle. The Revero GTE will join the GTS, GT and original Revero as the fourth model in Karma’s Revero family, initially offering two versions—both 200-mile and 300-mile range configurations. Later in the year, a 400-mile (estimated) hyper-range version will be available.

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MAY 29, 2011

The US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) earlier in May showcased the diesel series hybrid-electric Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV) ( earlier post ) as part of special events ramping to the Indianapolis 500. The unit can maintain speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) and climb 60.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. FEV will design, implement, test and integrate the battery pack at its North American Technical Center, utilizing its experience in the development of hybrid and electric vehicle applications. The Caliber ReEv accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3 Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 26, 2009

A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) made its public driving debut over the weekend, 19 months after being introduced as a concept. The Fisker Karma can reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in six seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).

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AUGUST 15, 2018

Tropos Motors has released the new eXtended Range, ABLE XR low-speed electric utility vehicle. With the largest capacity battery pack of LSVs on the market, the ABLE XR can travel up to 45+ mph (72+ km/h), and up to 160 miles (at 25 mph), as well as tow a max of 2000 pounds on public roads, or 3000 pounds on closed campuses.

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MARCH 24, 2016

The Chinese automaker’s first mass-produced electric vehicle is powered by a 96 kW electric motor and features a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) and a range of 253 km (157 miles).

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The cell’s power output brings benefits to the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries, providing propulsion power and energy to meet the demands during takeoff, cruise, and landing. Moreover, it extends flight range by as much as 50% and increases payload capacity.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

is developing and shipping diesel hybrid vehicles to the US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC), with funding support through the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and project administration through Alion. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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APRIL 29, 2011

In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of its all-electric vehicle Taxi fleet test, BYD announced high-level results of several pilots of its plug-in electric vehicles—the F3DM, e6 and eBUS-12—in fleet testing across the world. BYD all-electric e6 Taxi in service in Shenzhen. Click to enlarge. million kilometers).

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APRIL 15, 2009

Our engineers also determined that we will have to electronically limit the engine torque to 1,800 foot pounds and to govern the top speed at 70 MPH. We are very excited about the results to date, and our performance testing will now continue with range and fuel efficiency evaluations. Lawrence Weisdorn, COO of Vision.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The battery is recharged in about four hours at 230V by plugging the vehicle’s on-board charge system into a standard household outlet.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Skarke et al.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is staging the world premier of a Sprinter E-CELL battery-electric van at the 2012 International Motor Show (IAA) for commercial vehicles. After beginning deliveries two years ago, approximately 500 Vito E-CELL vehicles are now already in use; the electric van is now available in more than fifteen European countries.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. facility with production slated to commence later this year.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Axeon will provide a pre-production battery pack that combines an advanced battery with an energy density of 230 Wh/kg and innovative mechanical design, meaning not only improved battery efficiency, but also improved performance and extended range in a smaller, lighter and less rigid package.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The new MINI features an all-new vehicle architecture, an evolutionary design and a range of new fuel-efficient engines. However, vehicle weight is lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite an extended range of fittings. Click to enlarge.

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