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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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These are final test runs under everyday conditions between Barcelona, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Hannover. The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). This technology opens up a whole new spectrum of possibilities, such as the ability to store excess power from a home’s solar panels in the ID.

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Volkswagen teases ID. Buzz minibus launch in Europe and the US

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The new all-electric van is running through its final test run under everyday conditions across Europe, from Barcelona, Paris, London, and Amsterdam to Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Hannover. The vehicle’s top speed is electronically limited to 145 km/h (90 mph). . Buzz prototypes are in the final phase of trials.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. Two hydrogen fuel stations are already open in London—one of which has public access—with a third to come as part of the LHNE project. The ix35 Fuel Cell. Click to enlarge.

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UK Awards 24M to 6 Low Carbon Vehicle Projects

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Jaguar Land Rover (lead company), Ford Motor Company, IAV (UK), CPT, BP, University of Nottingham, Imperial College London. The suppliers in the VIPER project will develop new technologies to harness, manage and store the heat energy and integrate these into a practical demonstrator with two of the biggest vehicle manufacturers in the UK.

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BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

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The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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Infiniti EMERGE-E extended range electric sports car concept designed as part of UK TSB low-carbon vehicle initiative; REEVolution consortium

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The 402bhp (300kW) mid-engined, twin-motor sports car is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds and 0-130 mph in 30 seconds burst. The 300 kW lithium-ion phosphate battery pack can be recharged from the grid (domestic and fast-charge) and stores sufficient energy (14.8 The REEV project network. Click to enlarge.

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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The power electronics converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery to alternating current (AC). The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2 seconds, and 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 seconds, with top speed limited to 140 km/h (87 mph. Soeren Hinze.

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