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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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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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The 60,000 Volt Question

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23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that first year sales of the automaker's plug-in hybrid could quadruple that of the Toyota Prius' U.S.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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But that can force the electric motor to run above its recommended speed range, said Ewert Energy Systems co-founder and vice president Andrew Ewert. The upgraded PICC kit boosts mileage while reducing emissions by maximizing use of the car’s electric motor in all driving modes, according to PICC.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Plug-in and fully electric cars operate between 200 and 800 volts. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. Holding the Line While Reinforcements Start to Roll Off the Line.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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It would then be offered for public use in 2012, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc. But it does have the same electric motor and lithium-ion battery system that will power the five-passenger compact car that Nissan plans to roll out.