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Poland-based Romet Introduces Low-Cost NEV Prototype

Green Car Congress

Polish firm Romet presented at Intermot 2010 in Cologne a prototype of small neighborhood electric car (NEV) named 4E (Electric, Economic, Ecologic, Easy). Pricing isn’s set yet, but is projected to be in the range of €6,000-7,000. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph) with a range of about 100 km (62 miles). The Romet 4E.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

The successful market implementation of these materials in vehicles requires that they be low cost and available in sufficient abundance to make a compelling business case. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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Apollo Go unveiled as fast, dual-motor entry-level electric scooter you can still carry

Baua Electric

Fast speeds of 28 mph (45 km/h) make this much more than a neighborhood scooter, and a pair of motors rated at 350W but peaking at 750W each can put a total of two horsepower under your boots. That’s the sale price during launch, though the MSRP does tack another $100 on top.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. In addition, the grid could ask for energy back from the batteries of a PHEV if the house or neighborhood need is at a high level for a short time.

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