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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined. an engineering firm specializing in mechanical and electronic design focused on developing its own patents. The genesis of the new Bultaco was a project by LGN TECH Design S.L.,

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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in all-electric operation. New twin-turbo V6 engine.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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The French Mega City appeared next from NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine). We want to test it and get it into production,” Mr [Anders] Jensen, head of the Smart brand team, told the Financial Times on Wednesday.The brand chose London for the pilot in part because of its network of free public recharging stations.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). liter gasoline engine. Battery recharging can be accomplished in less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120-volt outlet, and less than six hours when using a 240-volt outlet.

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Purdue Researchers Detail Mechanisms of Fluid Boiling in Microchannels; Commercializing Hybrid and EV IGBT Cooling Systems with Delphi

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Researchers at Purdue University have determined precisely how fluid boils in microchannels, and as a result have created formulas and models that will help engineers design systems to cool high-power electronics in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers, and other applications. Garimella 2009. Click to enlarge.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies. This area also includes exploration of different business models for recharging. Fuel cell stack research. Wh), with a cycle life of 2,000 or more than 10 years;and.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles. Acceleration is a stately 12.5

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