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Google to sponsor NASA Green Flight Challenge

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The CAFE Foundation announced that Google will sponsor the NASA Centennial Challenge flight competition known as the Green Flight Challenge (GFC). Competing aircraft must demonstrate at least 100 mph and 200 passenger mpg on a 200-mile flight. Schulz Sonoma County (California) Airport.

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Electric vehicle news 28 may

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In Electric vehicle news 28 may we have Hyderabad police using Hala mobility, Google teams up with Jaguar for street view mapping, Audi A4 electric is expected in 2-3 years, Hyundai may Ioniq 5 in the US by 2022. Google teams up with Jaguar for street view mapping. Electric vehicle news 28 May. Electric vehicle news 28 May.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Battery recharging can be accomplished in less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120-volt outlet, and less than six hours when using a 240-volt outlet. and Google, Inc.

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BMW to partner with Coulomb Technologies in Boston; Coulomb offering new cloud-based service plans, new dual-port charging stations

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Drivers of the BMW ActiveE will be able to recharge their electric vehicle at any ChargePoint Network-enabled electric vehicle charging station in the US. With output of 170 hp (112 kW) and maximum torque of 184 lb-ft (250 N·m), the car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under nine seconds (preliminary).

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Recharge time ranges from less than three hours at a 240V Level-Two charging station to less than nine hours using a standard 120V outlet. km) of all electric range and a 9.8 l/100 km) combined based on internal testing. Click to enlarge.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Charge Battery mode uses the gasoline engine to recharge the battery while driving at highway speed.

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