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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The AMAS common appliqué kit consists of the bi-wire active safety kit and the autonomy kit.

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CA Energy Commission awarding Wrightspeed $5.789M grant for retrofit range-extended electric powertrain for medium-duty commercial vehicles

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The Route retrofit drive system includes: Range-extending generator. Top speed (limited) is 75 mph (121 km/h). Wrightspeed made its first conversion kit for the Isuzu NPR. While continuing to meet payload, power, and range expectations of fleet operators, the Route offers a 3-5 year return on investment.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 Earlier post.). In boosting—i.e.,

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Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Taxi Unveiled at London’s City Hall

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The Fuel Cell Black Cab uses an Intelligent Energy fuel cell (30 kW net output) as a range extender for the 14 kWh lithium polymer battery pack, allowing the vehicle to operate for a full day without the need for refuelling. Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5 seconds; acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 14 seconds. .

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). Official figures for range are not yet available. Official figures for range are not yet available. By virtue of its design, the ID. With the three-seater ID. in) of the ID.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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The Dream Car, which holds three world records and accelerates from 0-60 mph in three seconds, was on display at the Long Beach Convention Center from 15-17 April. It can be operated in environments with temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C and relative humidity levels up to 95%. Leyden Energy, formerly known as Mobius Power, Inc.,

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