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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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A start-up is bringing the old Bultaco motorcycle brand back to the market with the planned launch of a line of electric two-wheelers. The new company unveiled the Rapitán and Rapitán Sport prototypes—close approximations to the Bultaco motorcycles that will be brought to market later in 2014.

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Balqon Corporation enters medium-duty on-road electric truck market

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The Mule M100 has a top speed of 70 mph (113 km) and can travel up to 100 miles (161 km) before having to recharge, making it suited for daily, short-haul deliveries. The Mule M100 also demonstrates the expansion of Balqon’s product portfolio into the Class 7 on-road market.

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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. Use of a specially developed charger enables full recharging in approximately half the required time, compared with current CHAdeMO type quick charging systems.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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Volvo will bring the gasoline plug-in technology to market in the US “ in a couple of years ”, said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation, although without saying which model will be the first to feature the system. The battery pack is recharged from a regular power outlet, at home or at a parking place. and Russia.

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Citroën introducing its electric MPV: ë-SpaceTourer

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m), including the XS version which is new to the market, the ë-SpaceTourer offers maximum power of 100 kW (136 hp)/maximum torque of 260 N·m. Maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) in all drive modes (Eco, Normal, Power). Two types of on-board chargers are available, to better adapt to customer use and recharging solutions: a 7.4

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). The powertrain was developed in collaboration with Tesla Motors, said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, during the launch presentation.

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KLD Energy Samsung SDI to partner on electric drive and battery systems for two-wheeled electric vehicles and other markets

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As designed and applied for an electric scooter application, the KLD system delivers speeds of more than 80 km/h (50 mph) with more than 40% less power consumption than comparable systems and the highest regeneration efficiency in its class. Samsung SDI is a global manufacturer of rechargeable batteries for electronics and vehicles.