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HKG and Pininfarina introduce two more microturbine range extended EVs; graphene-enhanced LTO batteries

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At Auto Shanghai 2017, China-based Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK), with its partner Pininfarina, introduced two more microturbine range-extended electric vehicles: the five-seat K550 and 7-seat K750 SUVs. The microturbine generator range extender has a life expectancy of 50,000 hours and a maintenance interval of 10,000 hours.

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Hybrid Kinetic H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle concept runs 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds

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At the Geneva Auto Show, the China-based Hybrid Kinetic group unveiled the H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle sedan concept, produced together with its vehicle design and engineering partner, Pininfarina. The 60 kW microturbine range extender delivers 40% efficiency, low emissions, and a 10000-hour maintenance interval.

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Vinfast announces all-electric strategy and full electric vehicle lineup; halting ICE production by end of year

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All five electric vehicles were designed by Pininfarina and Torino Design. The total monthly cost for driving VinFast EVs is approximately equal to gasoline costs in each market. Two models VF e35 and VF e36 in the D and E segments (introduced at the 2021 LA Auto Show, earlier post ) now renamed as VF 8 and VF 9.