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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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kWh Li-ion pack, offering an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles (161 km). With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. In Sport mode, the vehicle reaches 0-60 mph in 7.0 Normal mode achieves 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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kWh Li-ion battery pack (about ~7.0 Li-ion battery. The Li-ion battery pack comprises eight modules, each made up of 12 prismatic nickel-manganese-cobalt cells. Voltage is between 250 and 400 V depending on state of charge. In EV mode, maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). a liquid-cooled 8.8

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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It is the intention of NLE to purchase a variety of all-electric SUVs from AMP for utilization within fleet operations as well as for re-sale within the its market region. With its 37 kWh Li-ion pack, range is 150 miles (241 km). Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook. Earlier post.).

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Pyka Unveils Pelican Cargo, the World’s Biggest Autonomous Electric Cargo Aircraft

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Technical Features of Pyka Pelican Cargo features a 50-kWh Li-ion battery pack that offers a per-charge range of up to 200 miles (320 km) – plus a 20-minute reserve. We’re excited to kickstart operations with Pyka and put the Pelican through its paces.” Four 25-kW (33.5-hp)

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

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But Nissan has the litium ion battery and tons of desirable, very cool features ready for prime time right here and right now. Everyone’s all excited that Ford just turned a profit, but they’re doing it with a fleet of uninspired crappy cars that they practically have to give away. And by that I mean the end of 2010.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 It will be the first vehicle on the market to use the recently approved SAE combo charger for DC Fast Charging (J1772).

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). The battery pack is a 386V Li-ion pack comprising about 4,500 cells and rated at 41.8 kWh of useable energy at full charge. Charging times.

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