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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

Its lines were styled by Chris Reitz, one of Europe’s leading car designers. With a total curb weight of 580 kg (1,279 lbs)—nearly half of a small car—it features a carbon composite chassis and only 18 moving parts in the entire powertrain. Starting later this year, following funding to match a €2-million (US$2.23

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. The GTD bodyshell now has 28% of parts in ultra-high-strength, hot-formed steel, up from 6% on the Golf A6. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) inches lower (56.8

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

Plug in America

In part, because of these ongoing vehicle standards, those numbers have grown to 100 models available on the market today. Also, 37% percent of households have more than one car. For first-time EV drivers, EVs make a great second car. In 2020 there were 17 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market.

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Meeting the Founder of PMV Electric - India's Electric Micro Car

Plug In India

The earlier prototypes of the EaS-E were trikes - because quadricycles were not allowed in 2016. But what makes me fall in love with the vehicle is the width - at 1100 mm, it will be the narrowest car on Indian roads. He plans to use a 8 to 10 kWh LFP prismatic battery, which may give him 100 km of range in city driving without AC.

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