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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The two promotional initiatives are part of the German federal government’s second economic stimulus package. The speed of the Vito E-CELL is electronically limited to 89 km/h (55 mph) to preserve a maximum range. Analyses revealed that, in most cases, the speed of the Vito E-CELL did not exceed 55 km/h (34 mph) in both cities.

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. Max speed: 50 mph (80 km). The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. 70 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) motor.

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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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BEVs have a shorter range than FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs: an average, medium-sized BEV with maximum battery loading cannot drive far beyond 150 km (93 miles) at 120 km/h (75 mph) on the highway, if real driving conditions are assumed (and taking expected improvements until 2020 into account).

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Chipping away at the ICE

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For example, when a historic downtown area is undergoing a revitalization, I make sure it’s widely known that EV charging stations bring more tourism to town and provide economic stimulus. I talk to so many motorsports enthusiasts who have no idea that Formula E exists, or that Steve Huff broke 200 mph last year.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. April 17, 2009 3:54 pm Link Star Trek inspired comments by the vice-chairman aside, how well the Volt will do will be entirely based on two things: 1. Follow the money.

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