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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai. In comparison, the first-gen Mirai was FWD, and the larger stack was placed under a raised section of the passenger compartment floor.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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The bivalent drive also offers advantages with respect to the car’s range, which is more than 400 kilometers (249 miles) when running on natural gas, but more than 1,300 kilometers (808 miles) with gas and gasoline combined. An optional 80-liter (21-gallon) gasoline tank boosts the range to as much as 1,600 kilometers (994 miles).

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Kreisel Electric expanding capacity with construction of new Li-ion battery plant

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Kreisel says that it leverages assembly and thermal management techniques to deliver 20% more usable capacity available in comparison to the products of its main competitor. The generated solar power will be stored in stationary Kreisel batteries (1,000 kWh) to secure the continuous power supply for building and charging stations.

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, with a 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and its 120kW charging capability facilitating recharging to 80% capacity in around 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.

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NREL study finds Class 8 hybrid trucks delivered 13.7% higher fuel economy than conventional diesels in comparable usage

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Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. mph), and stops per mile (1.9 The hybrid group accumulated 27% fewer miles than the diesel group during the study, although the hybrids were driving a comparable number of miles per operational day. per mile)—i.e., improvement in ton-miles-per-gallon.

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nanoFLOWCELL to present new QUANT F flow cell EV at Geneva

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With a total tank capacity of 500 liters—2x 250 liters in two tanks accommodated separately in the QUANT’s substructure—the QUANT F has a projected range of 800 km (497 miles)—a 30% increase in comparison to the QUANT E from 2014. Side view of the new QUANT F. Click to enlarge. —Nunzio La Vecchia.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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This 160-mile drive spotlighted the handling, driving characteristics and performance. In our mixed driving, which had significant motor regeneration due to mountain elevation and tight curves, we averaged 4 miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh). seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting. Don’t blink. 200 C d , and the Tesla Model S at.208