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Taiwanese Automaker Introduces Electric MPV

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The lithium-ion battery packs supports a 200-mile (322km) cruising range at a fixed speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) on a single charge. seconds, and top speed is 145 km/h (90 mph). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.6

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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Developing 81 kW (110 hp) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) of torque, the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph), with 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) taking 11 seconds. With the e-gas project, Audi is the first automobile manufacturer to develop an entire chain of sustainable energy carriers.

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ZF opens passenger car transmission plant in the US; emphasis on 9-speed automatics

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mph), the 9HP reduced fuel consumption by 12% in a gasoline-powered SUV and by 16% in a diesel-powered SUV. ZF chose South Carolina because numerous automobile manufacturers and suppliers are already located in the area, and the local government provided a number of great opportunities to build a new facility. Konstantin Sauer.

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Mercedes-Benz presents B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle at LA Auto Show; delivery to US leasing customers by end of 2010

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Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 11.4 seconds; top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h). The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is the energy storage medium and has a capacity of more than 1.4 The B-Class F-CELL uses a single-speed gear reduction transmission w/reverse and recuperation.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). At the beginning of September, StreetScooter announced its intention to establish a joint venture with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery and enter the important Chinese market with the production of a joint eLCV.

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CTT Outlines International Expansion Efforts At Tokyo Motor Show; $400M in Orders for 38,000 EVs

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The e-Zone has a top speed of 70 km/h (44 mph). The new City EVs will reach speeds of 60-80 km/h (38-50 mph) and travel a distance of 70-120 km (43-75 miles) with one charge. This new method of automobile manufacturing and sales will build regional sales networks and small-scale assembly resulting in an output of 10,000 units per year.

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