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DOE seeking feedback on findings of hydrogen production and delivery workshops

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The first workshop focused on hydrogen transmission and distribution and was held at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 25-26 February 2014. The second workshop also was held at NREL 27-28 February 2014, and focused on electrolytic hydrogen production. Highlights of the workshop by topic area included: Commercial.

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Škoda starts series production of MEB-based all-electric Enyaq

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These monitor the temperature in the workshop around the clock and trigger an alarm if any deviation is detected. Depending on the battery size, the range is up to 536 kilometers (333 miles) in the WLTP cycle. The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV’s three battery sizes and five performance variants offer a sustainable yet fun driving experience.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. Hackenberg (right) explaining at the fuel cell technology workshop.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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The A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Volkswagen Group’s alternative powertrain strategy.

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200,000 BMW i3 EVs produced in Leipzig over nearly 7 years

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In this way the BMW i brand has become the workshop of the future for the entire company. The range of the BMW i3 thus increased to between 285 and 310 kilometers (177 to 193 miles) in the WLTP test cycle. The drive of the BMW i3s now also powers the MINI Cooper SE (combined power consumption: 16.8 – 14.8 kWh/100 km).

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Volkswagen outlines drivetrain technology in electric I.D. R Pikes Peak

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mile) race via regenerative braking. Technical development at Volkswagen has workshops and laboratories for performing stress tests on batteries. —François-Xavier Demaison, Technical Director at Volkswagen Motorsport. R Pikes Peak itself produces up to 20% of the electrical energy required for the 19.99-kilometer kilometer (12.42-mile)

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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