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Detroit Electric unveils SP:01 two-seat electric sports car; 190-mile range on NEDC; V2H feature

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With a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.7 The 37 kWh lithium polymer battery pack gives the SP:01 a range of almost 190 miles (306 km) between recharges, when tested to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard. Detroit Electric SP:01. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. For this purpose, the hybrid system is always on: the electric power can always be called up and frequently reproduced via high recuperation performance and on-demand recharging. An electric actuator switches to the 2 nd gear by approx. 13,500 rpm.

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Siemens Highlights Prototypes of New Drive Systems for Electric Cars

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Thus equipped, this eRUF will feature a bi-directional grid connection, which will allow it to be recharged in about two hours at a 400-volt electrical outlet—without the extra electrical circuitry typically required for recharging—and also permit it to feed energy back into the power grid via the same socket.

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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. 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in come standard with seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.

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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). The Fit EV will come equipped with a standard Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System that includes a public charging-station locator capability. Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Minutes later, refueling (governed by SAE standards, earlier post ) is complete. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.).

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