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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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The front motor and inverter achieve more powerful output than the RAV4 hybrid system, and the combination with the new model, high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery achieves maximum system output of 225 kW, facilitating sporty, powerful driving.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Rear right: motor, power electronics and battery pack. Top: full powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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Brazil’s Ambev Brewery will use 1,600 electric trucks from Volkswagen; electric version of the Delivery

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The model will be 100% recharged with electric power from clean sources such as wind and solar. It is equipped with the new WEG AL160 electric motor, which delivers 80 kW (109 hp) power, with maximum torque of 493 N·m and an Allison automatic transmission. It uses LiFePO 4 lithium-ion battery packs.

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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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kWh/100 km and up to 421 kilometers of range (262 miles). The electric motor, the transmission with fixed transmission ratios, the cooling system and the power electronics form a compact unit. The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer comes standard with a water-cooled on-board charger with alternating current with an output of 11 kW.

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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. The battery-electric ultra-compact car can seat four passengers in a vehicle that is only 2.69 Top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).

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Hyundai is going all in on hydrogen, and relying on food waste to make that happen

Baua Electric

Clean hydrogen should be for everyone, powering everything, and available everywhere,” Jay Chang, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, said in a statement. To recharge, you can top off your vehicle via a fuel cell stack in about five minutes. In the East Coast, there are maybe a handful of stations.

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Green Deals: Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter goes nearly 19 MPH at a low of $450, more

Electrek

With a 350W brushless motor, it can propel you at up to 18.6 MPH for upwards of 26 miles before it’s time to recharge. Plus, since it’s IP54 water-resistant, you can even ride it in the rain without worrying about damage. Ratings are still rolling in here , but Hover-1 is well-reviewed overall.

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