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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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Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

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Supported by a $3-million California Energy Commission grant, the companies are working to convert a fleet of six, Class-6 International armored trucks into “Zero Emission with Range Extension” vehicles—PHEV trucks that operate with electricity and renewable natural gas (RNG). The CNG storage tanks are roof-mounted.

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Sweden inaugurates its first electric road

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The current conductor can connect automatically at speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph). An electrified road is one in which the electricity supply for vehicle propulsion is continuously supplied in order to keep the vehicle moving and to avoid recharging requirements. Swedish Energy Agency: Works for the use of renewable energy.

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BMW and SCHERM put 40t battery-electric truck into service for material transport in 1-year pilot

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Thus, the electric truck can theoretically complete a full production day without any additional recharging. The electric truck will be exclusively charged with electricity from renewable sources. Top speed is 40 km/h (25 mph). From left to right: Jürgen Maidl, Head of Logistics at BMW Group, Kurt J.F. Click to enlarge.

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

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All electric fueling stations offer power generated via renewable energies. Its output of 75 kW (102 hp) enables the A1 e-tron to reach a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). and SWM have installed a demand-oriented charging infrastructure—SWM within Munich city limits and E.ON primarily in outlying areas.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Battery recharging can be accomplished in less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120-volt outlet, and less than six hours when using a 240-volt outlet. The plug-in hybrid system.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Renewable hydrogen and market prospects. Furthermore, from a greenhouse gas point of view, the hydrogen ultimately needs to be derived from renewable sources if there is to be sufficient environmental benefit. With 550 N·m (405.7

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