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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. A standard 22-kw AC onboard charger can recharge the pack in an estimated five hours, while optional DC fast charging can do the same in 90 minutes (likely less time for the more typical 80% charge).

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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Cooperation with the SAIC Motor Corporation begins this year with production in the Shanghai Volkswagen plant in Anting/Shanghai. The future series version will be produced in Europe and China, and is intended for sales worldwide. Audi is further expanding its presence in China through a second partnership.

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Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

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Toshiba Corporation is taking its SCiB rechargeable battery business from Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) to make it an independent business unit within Toshiba. SCiB rechargeable cells are categorized into two types: high power and high energy. billion) in 2030.

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Volkswagen has 30k+ reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition; most from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK

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Just before the beginning of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen has already received more than 30,000 reservations for the ID.3 —Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. More than 100,000 ID.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Among the new hybrid transmission’s features: Electric motors capable of operating at higher electric speeds. Earlier post.).

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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And Tata Motors , an Indian industrial giant, is "working on an electric version of the Indica for the overseas market, slated to be launched by 2009," according to the Hindu Business Line. Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way. Its UK marketing plans are, however, unknown.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” Oshkosh had teamed up with Ford Motor Co. ” – Volvo Chief Executive Håkan Samuelsson.

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