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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., The battery-electric SUV features a 41.8 With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. Cd, RAV4 EV achieves the lowest coefficient of drag of any SUV in the world, according to Toyota.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. The RAV4 EV combines a Tesla-designed and produced battery and electric powertrain with Toyota’s most popular SUV model. kWh of useable energy at full charge.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Tree Planting as Carbon Offsets – Does Latitude Ma.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. takes time to build this new market and re-coup their investment.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it.

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