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HKG and Pininfarina introduce two more microturbine range extended EVs; graphene-enhanced LTO batteries

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At Auto Shanghai 2017, China-based Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK), with its partner Pininfarina, introduced two more microturbine range-extended electric vehicles: the five-seat K550 and 7-seat K750 SUVs. HKG intends for customers to configure the range extender to use the fuel of their preference based on regional fuel supplies and costs.

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Hybrid Kinetic H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle concept runs 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds

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At the Geneva Auto Show, the China-based Hybrid Kinetic group unveiled the H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle sedan concept, produced together with its vehicle design and engineering partner, Pininfarina. The 60 kW microturbine range extender delivers 40% efficiency, low emissions, and a 10000-hour maintenance interval.

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Vinfast announces all-electric strategy and full electric vehicle lineup; halting ICE production by end of year

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Along with the commitment to becoming an all-electric carmaker, VinFast officially launched a range of fully-electric vehicles: Three models in the A-B-C segments: VF 5 (segment A), VF 6 (segment B) and VF 7 (segment C); and. All five electric vehicles were designed by Pininfarina and Torino Design.

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Grove Hydrogen Automotive and State Government of Minas Gerais Brazil announce hydrogen vehicle cooperation program

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Designed by Pininfarina, the Granite is a sporty 5-door coupe. Grove cars are developed to offer a long range, with the first batch of cars being capable of a 1,000 km plus distance for a single tank, and being able to be refueled within only a few minutes. —Professor Hao Yiguo, CEO and Founder of Grove Hydrogen Automotive.

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