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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The 90 kWh (usable) Li-ion battery pack in the vehicle’s underbody is configured low down and centrally, which has a positive effect on the eVito Tourer handling. The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment.

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AKASOL battery pack powering ZF’s electric Advanced Urban Vehicle concept

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An 8-module Li-ion traction battery from AKASOL GmbH powers the ZF electric Advanced Urban Vehicle concept presented at the IAA in Frankfurt. AKASOL is a supplier of Li-ion batteries for high-performance applications. With axle torque of 400 N·m, the vehicle,reaches a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). Information display. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron display concept supplies information on the drivetrain status.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 For this purpose, navigation data, traffic sign recognition and information from the intelligent safety assistants (radar and stereo camera) are linked and processed. kWh of energy.

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Scion iQ EV arrives in US for campus and urban car-sharing programs

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In ideal stop-and-go driving conditions, the 12 kWh Li-ion battery provides an estimated range of up to 50 miles on a full charge. In S range the iQ EV accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 13.4 seconds, and from 30 to 50 mph in seven seconds. Its top speed is 78 mph (126 km/h). Its 78-inch wheel base and 13.5

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Volkswagen unveils Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept: 0-100 km/h in 4.3s and 118 mpg

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seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 When a defined minimum charge of the Li-ion battery pack is reached, the 1.6 The Golf GTE Sport sprints to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 1.8 seconds, and the maximum speed permitted in Austria, i.e. 130 km/h (81 mph), in 6.5

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

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The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems. kWh Li-ion battery pack that can charge in as little as 2.5 When powered by gasoline, C-MAX Energi uses the new 2.0-liter

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