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Eindhoven wins world championship for solar-powered family cars in World Solar Challenge

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Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke. Top speeds of 120 km/h (75 mph) with a full load of four people were no exception, the team said. Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke. Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke Click to enlarge. On the road in Australia.

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University Solar Team Switches Focus From Competition to Near-Production Ready Vehicle; Changing the Solar-Powered Paradigm

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After 17 years of building solar cars to enter into competitions—the World Solar Challenge and the American Solar Challenge—the Sunstang solar team at The University of Western Ontario is shifting its focus to developing a near production-ready commuter vehicle. Click to enlarge. The car will be powered by a 10.5

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Golia electric passenger transfer vehicle available in UK

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The Golia multi-passenger electric vehicle (EV) has full N1 type approval, a 30 mph (48 km/h) top speed and a quick-swap battery pack for extended hours operations. The battery pack can be fully recharged in just 8-10 hours, or can be swapped out for a spare pack in a matter of minutes, using only one person and a pallet truck.

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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined. The software in the Bultaco Control Unit (BCU) enables the driver to manage the engine power, energy recovery, battery recharge and connection to mobile devices.

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Testing Finds Proterra Electric Transit Bus Achieves More Than 20 mpg Diesel Equivalent

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Simulated test phases ranged from 7 stops per mile and a top speed of 20 mph during the central business district phase to 1 stop and a top speed of 40 mph during the commuter phase. Each test phase simulated transit-type service at seated load weight and included various passenger pickup stops.

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Burlington Hydro Takes Delivery of First EV in Commercial Fleet Application in Canada

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The demonstration project will entail a one-year study that will be conducted by the University of Waterloo with funding from Transport Canada. The REV ACX features a 160-kilometer range (99-mile), and a top speed of 144 km/h (89 mph). The REV ACX drive train uses a 125 kW AC permanent magnet motor and single speed eGearDrive system.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon

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The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Wagon owners will have the option of recharging Transit Connect Electric with either a standard 120-volt outlet, or preferably a 240-volt charging station, typically installed at the user’s base of operations for optimal recharging in six to eight hours.