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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5 kWh lithium-ion battery is placed in the rear of the vehicle and is integrated so that the luggage compartment still provides a level and convenient luggage space. This means that it is eligible for a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack, fitted with a refrigerant gas cooling circuit to keep the battery at its optimum temperature. A starter generator delivers torque to the engine belt, aiding in dynamic response and recharging of the battery. Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh A high-power inverter and 7.4-kW

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Load capacity is 72 passengers. The new buses measure 11.065 meters (m) in length, 2.495m in width and 3.475m in height, and weigh 11,250 kilograms (kg).

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MINI Cooper SE EV making show debut at IAA; MINI boosts electric range of Countryman PHEV up to 35 miles

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The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor drives the front wheels and accelerates the car from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.9 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest. The new MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 powers from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds, with 7.3

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Dow Kokam to supply Li-ion batteries for NEOMA EV

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In conjunction with the Paris Motor Show, Dow Kokam announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to the French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer LUMENEO to power the NEOMA EV. Top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph). The battery-electric ultra-compact car can seat four passengers in a vehicle that is only 2.69

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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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Two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSM) with a system output of more than 600 hp (440 kW) accelerate the Mission E Cross Turismo to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 seconds and to 200 kmh (124 mph) in under twelve seconds. Charging of the concept vehicle is flexible and can take place on the road or at home.

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Dongfeng Citroën unveils electric version of C-Elysée sedan; E-MEHARI

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Featuring a lithium-ion battery, E-Elysée has a range of up to 250 km (155 miles) and can be fast-charged in just 30 minutes (6.5 The Citroën E-MEHARI, styled by Courrèges and shown earlier this year at the Geneva show, uses LMP (lithium metal polymer) batteries developed by the Bolloré group. hours in normal charging mode).