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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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E-Fan propulsion is provided by two electric motors with a combined power of 60 kW, each driving a ducted, variable pitch fan. Take-off speed is 110 km/h (68 mph); cruise speed is 160 km/h (99 mph); and maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph). By re-energizing the wake, the overall aircraft drag is reduced.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon

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Using a liquid-cooled 28 kWh lithium-ion battery from Johnson Controls, Transit Connect Electric wagon can achieve a range of 55 to 80 miles (86 to 129 km) on a single charge depending on driving conditions and ancillary power usage. The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).

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Rolls Royce unveils the Phantom Experimental Electric; induction charging system

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is unveiling the 102EX, a one-off, fully electric-powered Phantom, today at the Geneva Motor Show. This compares with 338 kW for standard Phantom with maximum torque of 720 N·m (531 lb-ft), delivered at 3,500 rpm. Powertrain of the 102EX. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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2020’s best electric cars

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More models, more interest, more availability and over 108,000 pure electric vehicles registered in the UK! So, what better way to round off a trying year than by celebrating the best electric cars to come out in 2020? The Polestar electric car evolution is certainly one to keep an eye on in the coming years.

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Renault Unveils Four Concept EVs and Quickdrop Battery Switch System; Commits to 100,000 EVs with Better Place

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault unveiled four Lithium-ion battery electric concept vehicles that provide a preview of Renault’s range of production electric vehicles to be released from 2011 on: Twizy ZE Concept (city car); Zoe ZE Concept (compact car); Fluence ZE Concept (5 passenger sedan); and Kangoo ZE Concept (electric van).

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

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In addition DHL adds to its electric delivery van fleet in the US, Jeep announces plans for a Level 2 charging network and solid article was published about the current poor experience facing EV drivers at the various EV charging networks. – March 25, via Charged EVs. Automakers and Models.

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