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Pilot project kicks off with 20 Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicles in Munich

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This fleet trial is part of the Modellregion Elektromobilität München (Electric Mobility in Munich as a Pilot Region) project, sponsored by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development. Its output of 75 kW (102 hp) enables the A1 e-tron to reach a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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In the paper, the GM team broke down CO 2 and fuel consumption reduction potentials into several categories: The introduction of E-REVs and PHEVs to existing grids, displacing petroleum use; The influence of charging availability and consumer behavior on CO 2 reduction; Changes in power grid mix as well as vehicle stock; and.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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Owing to limits in battery capacity and driving range (currently 100-200 km (62-124 miles) for a medium-sized car) and a current recharging time of several hours, BEVs are ideally suited to smaller cars and shorter trips, i.e. urban driving (including new transportation models such as car sharing).

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Audi introducing electric 1+1 urban concept at Frankfurt with support for wireless charging; more detail on electric A2 concept

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mph) in 16.9 It reaches 60 km/h (37 mph) in around six seconds. Top speed is governed at 100 km/h (62 mph). The battery recharges completely in about 20 minutes with 400 volt three-phase current, and in approximately one hour with 230 volt household current. The Audi urban concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14

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Three Battery-Electric Opel Merivas to Participate in MeRegioMobil Research Project; Vehicle-to-Grid Integration

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The research project has the goal of integrating electrical vehicles as mobile energy storage units in the future intelligent power grid (smart grid). Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the Meriva has a range of 64 km (40 miles) on the NEDC and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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The electric motor’s power is transferred to the front wheels via a single-speed gearbox. With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). By way of comparison: the most powerful conventional e-up! Click to enlarge.

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Renault Unveils Four Concept EVs and Quickdrop Battery Switch System; Commits to 100,000 EVs with Better Place

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The EV has a top speed of 75 km/h (47 mph), and a projected range of 100 km (62 miles). Zoe ZE Concept is 4.10m long and is powered by a 70 kW (95 hp) electric motor which develops 226 N·m of torque and a direct drive with forward/reverse inverters. Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph), and projected range is 160 km (99 miles).

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