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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

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In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. And while the 250W motor is fairly low power compared to most of the e-bikes I ride, it’s not meant to be a hot rod.

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Citroën introduces ë-Jumpy Hydrogen van

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Citroën is supplementing its range of electric LCVs with hydrogen technology to meet the needs of the 8% of companies required to make journeys of more than 300 km (186 miles) or lacking the time to recharge their vehicle during the day. These two sources of energy combine to fuel the motor and power the drive train. m) and XL (5.30

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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The NIO ES6 features dual motors in conjunction with an intelligent electric all-wheel-drive system delivering output power of up to 400 kW (544 hp), peak torque of 725 N·m and 0-100 km/h acceleration in as little as 4.7 The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class.

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$15M Visio.M project seeking to maximize light weight and safety in an urban EV

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consortium is developing a mobility concept for an efficient electric vehicle, making the design as light as possible while still delivering the best possible safety protection. EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). A prototype vehicle on the track from the Visio.M

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.

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Lotus launches ultra-luxe ‘Carbon’ variant of its Eletre hyper-SUV in North America

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Less than five months after opening Eletre orders in North America, Lotus has debuted a new variant of the hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. Source: Lotus Lotus Eletre Carbon on sale ahead of Q1 2025 deliveries Lotus shared details of the new Eletre Carbon variant in a release this morning.

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Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction

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The concept has a 70-kwh battery pack affording an estimated range of about 250 miles , and powering dual motors that send 987 hp to all four wheels, which wear EV-specific Pirelli P Zero Elect tires. Lotus estimates a 0-62 mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and a 200-mph top speed for the roughly 3,500-pound EV.

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