Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

GM’s SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture signed a framework agreement with GM’s former Latin America, Africa and Middle East operations and distribution agreements with individual countries to export and distribute two of its most popular mini-commercial vehicles from China to markets in South America, the Middle East and North Africa.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2013

The BYD electric bus, powered by two in-wheel electric motors capable of a cruising speed of more than 88 km/h (55 mph) and a Li-ion battery pack has a range of more than 250 km (155 miles)—nearly 24 hours of service daily for most transit applications. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. If it were to become a production car, Volkswagen noted, it would not only be offered in South America, but around the world. Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

Although Thailand is key, the D-MAX is sold in over 100 countries and regions, including Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and Central and South America. Isuzu’s new EV pickup is built for “a broad range of commercial and passenger vehicle needs.” A 40 kW front and 90 kW rear motor provide up to 130 kW (174 hp).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Audi’s A1 e-tron, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ), is a range-extended electric city concept vehicle featuring a 75 kW (102 hp) peak power electric traction motor and a single-rotor single-rotor Wankel engine coupled with an electrical generator with a charge rating of up to 15 kW. The A1 e-tron.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. A perfect example is the licensing of AC Propulsion ’s core electric drive technology to Tesla Motors for use in their beautiful Tesla Roadster. second range.

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