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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

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Xiaomi’s record-chasing 1,548hp SU7 Ultra prototype is getting a tri-motor production version

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It can go 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a scorching 1.97 seconds and has a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). For cost reasons, Xiaomi chose to abandon the all-carbon fiber body currently utilized in the SU7 Ultra prototype, which weighs in at 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs).

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Vessev officially unveils its VS–9 hydrofoil boat inside and out [Video]

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Just over three months after coming out of stealth mode, young electric hydrofoil boat builder Vessev has shared a closer look at its flagship vessel – the VS–9. That is where the company currently operates and is conducting sea trials of its flagship vessel, an electric hydrofoil boat called the VS–9. We’ve accomplished exactly that.

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BMW shows i Pedelec Concept e-bike

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Coinciding with the opening of the first BMW i Store on London’s Park Lane, the BMW Group presented the new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept—a custom-made complement to the BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ). The compact bicycle can be folded up quickly; the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept has room for two. BMW i Pedelec.

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 Maximum torque delivered to the rear wheel is 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. In addition, the car will qualify for a free local Shanghai license plate exclusively for electric vehicles. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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Following the world debut of the first production model, the battery-electric urban-focused BMW i3 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group’s next step will be to address the sports car segment with the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. The front wheels are driven by the electric motor via an integrated two-stage automatic transmission. Click to enlarge.

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