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Valence signs extended supply agreement for Li-ion batteries with PVI

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Valence Technology has signed an extended supply agreement with France-based electric industrial vehicle maker PVI. The OREOS minibuses and midi-buses are deployed throughout France, including such high profile locations such as Paris with RATP, the Parisian Transport Authority. ton LCV marketed by Renault Trucks.

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Coradia iLint hydrogen train receives approval for commercial operation in German railway networks

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The trains are powered by an electrical traction drive; electrical energy is generated on-board in a fuel cell and intermediately stored in Li-ion batteries. The iLint can run at 140 km/h (87 mph), with a 600 to 800 km/tankful autonomy, and accommodate up to 300 passengers.

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

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Active at speeds of up to 112 mph (180 km/h) according to national speed limit legislation, it controls the vehicle and course for the driver. DS PARK PILOT is able to identify a parking space corresponding to the dimensions of DS 7 CROSSBACK simply by driving past spaces at a speed of up to 18 mph (29 km/h).

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French Post Office and Renault Trucks testing electric truck with fuel cell range extender

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When the vehicle is running, the electric motor is fed by two complementary energy sources; the fuel cell is capable of delivering a maximum power of 20 kW and, once that threshold has been reached, the batteries kick in to supply whatever power is still required. tons, certified in France at 3.5 tons, certified in France at 3.5

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 Prototype BMW i8 at the track.

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Renault features production version of ZOE, Twizy EV at Geneva

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Renault used the 82 nd International Geneva Motor Show as the stage for the first public appearance of the production version of ZOE, its mass-market electric vehicle priced starting from €15,700 (price in France with €5,000 tax incentive deducted) (US$20,600). Top speed is 135 km/h (84 mph). Current flow when charging.

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Prius Plug-in Concept to Support All-Electric Driving Up To About 12 Miles at Speeds Up To 62MPH

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miles) miles at speeds up to 62 mph. Europe’s population is increasingly urban-centered, and Toyota research into commuting patterns shows that in the UK and France, more than 80% of car journeys cover a distance of less than 25 km (16 miles); in the UK around 80% are less than 10 km (6 miles) long. Earlier post.).

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