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APRIL 19, 2011

The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Top speed is electronically limited at around 90 mph.

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BMW 2011 Available Mini E 186

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Acceleration 0-60 mph, seconds.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

kWh Li-ion battery in the h-tron is adopted from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid. kWh, 36 kW Li-ion battery pack comes from the Jetta Hybrid. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery is mounted close to the trunk and rear suspension. Audi A7 Sportback h-tron. Click to enlarge. Hydrogen fuel cell system.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Several hydrogen fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach. kWh Li-ion battery pack and a compressed hydrogen storage capacity of 3.7 The vehicle accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h). kg at 700 bar.

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Mercedes Hydrogen 2017 Fuel 332

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), introduced a lithium-ion battery powered heavy-duty electric truck designed for use in on-highway short-haul applications at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles, California.

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Lithium Ion Li-ion Los Angeles Lead Acid 231

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The BMW i3 will be able to travel 80 to 100 miles on a single charge of its 22 kWh Li-ion battery pack. The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 seconds (preliminary), with a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h), electronically limited to preserve efficiency. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission.

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BMW 2014 Range Sale 277

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The Li-ion battery pack is placed under the floor. Not only is the accelerator mapping modified, maximum speed is also limited to 90 km/h (56 mph). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge. Power delivery to the rear wheels is via a single-speed transmission. BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Connect Connected Concept 225

Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. The battery pack is comprised of 5,088 lithium-ion cells for a cummulative 35kWhrs of energy storage. second li-ion powered tzero. AC Propulsion's 0-60mph in 3.6

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Mini E BMW Power Powered 100

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

To be introduced in two weeks at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Spark EV will arrive in California showrooms in summer 2013 offering what GM says will be among the best EV range in its class—as yet unspecified. Click to enlarge. The Spark EV will offer a few firsts. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Electric motor and drive unit.

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286