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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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Nissan introduced the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact commercial van ( earlier post ), the second battery-electric vehicle in its global line-up, joining the Nissan LEAF. dCi-powered NV200, with final figures to be confirmed later this year. Click to enlarge.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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—Pam Fletcher, Global Chief Engineer for Volt and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Powertrains. We’re almost repurposing an internal combustion engine to provide this very unique type of propulsion. When we’re in this combination.on Click to enlarge. Mode 3: Low-speed Extended-Range Propulsion (Engine Running).

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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GE has already invested more than $150 million in developing battery technologies, and the tax credit will supplement GE’s investments in the new product line that will serve the rail, marine, mining, telecommunications and utility sectors. Other battery awards were: Grantee Description. Aerovironment, Inc.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The roll-out of diesel mild-hybrid technology will contribute to the brand’s global efforts to improve whole-fleet fuel efficiency. kWh 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator (MHSG). Battery power can also be used to provide a new Moving Stop & Start function.

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Smart pulls plug on EV-only future with incoming #5 SUV to get PHEV powertrain to take on Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander

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Smart has responded to the global slowdown of EV sales by announcing that it will roll out a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid version of its inbound flagship Smart#5 SUV that has been confirmed for Australia. While fuel-use figures for the Smart are yet to be confirmed, the identical powertrain in the Galaxy 7 EM-I uses a claimed 3.8L/100km.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

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’ They told people battery-powered electric cars wouldn’t be able to travel for more than 150 kilometers, while hydrogen cars are advantageous because of the longer-range driving,” the green energy mobility consultant said. As noted by former Hanwha Investment & Securities Co.

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New to the World of Electric Cars?

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If you’re new to the world of electric cars and considering making the switch, this article will guide you through the essential information you need to know. An electric car or EV is a vehicle powered by one or more electric motors, which draw their energy from rechargeable batteries. What Is an Electric Car?