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Akasol manufacturing Li-ion systems for Daimler Citaro electric bus; Samsung cells

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Germany-based Akasol is manufacturing lithium-ion battery systems for Daimler subsidiary EvoBus. Akasol believes that this is currently Europe’s largest production plant for commercial vehicle lithium-ion battery systems. These buses will be fitted with up to ten of Akasol’s AKASYSTEM OEM battery packs (max.

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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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The Rapitán & Rapitán Sport will be powered by a 40 kW air-cooled brushless induction motor delivering 125 N·m (92 lb-ft) of torque, and a Li-ion battery-based energy storage system. The original Bultaco, based in Spain, manufactured a line of two-stroke racing motorcycles from its founding in 1958 to its dissolution in 1983.

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Opel Begins Ampera EREV Mule Testing

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A 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack provides all-electric range of up to 60 km/37 miles (MVEG). An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). In addition, engineers in Mainz-Kastel have developed and are further testing the lithium-ion battery pack.

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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). More than 220 lithium-ion cells in the T-shaped pack provide power.

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THINK City EVs with EnerDel Li-ion Packs Enter Production

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THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle maker, has begun production of THINK City EVs equipped with 22 kWh Li-ion battery packs from Ener1 subsidiary EnerDel. It can travel at highway speeds and cover 160 kilometers (99 miles) on a single charge (via any conventional household outlet), with zero local emissions. Earlier post.).

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Tata Motors shows CNG, diesel-electric hybrid and fuel cell concepts at Auto Expo 2012 in India, unveils 3 new production vehicles

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The Tata Nano CNG comes with a touring range of more than 150 km (93 miles) in addition to the existing touring range (375 km, 233 miles) of the Nano 2012 and CO 2 emissions of 92.7 Apart from regenerative braking, the Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept also recharges its Li-ion battery pack with a roof-mounted solar panel.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Vito E-CELL Electric Van in Limited Series Production

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With an operating range of around 130 km (81 miles), the Vito E-CELL meets average customer requirements for a daily van mileage of approx. 50-80 km (31-50 miles). The Li-ion batteries are housed under the load compartment floor, where the propshaft and fuel tank are usually located in the Vito.

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