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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

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Source: KIT. At the upcoming IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will present a modular battery concept for the efficient operation of an electric bus; an electric city bus demonstrator will illustrate the concept. Source: KIT. Design of the modular batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The AMAS common appliqué kit consists of the bi-wire active safety kit and the autonomy kit.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 Earlier post.). In boosting—i.e.,

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Sun Joe’s 24V cordless blower kit makes leaf cleanup easy at $35 in New Green Deals

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No matter what camp you fall into, the Sun Joe 24V cordless jet blower kit will make cleanup a breeze. Using no gas or oil, it’s powered by a 24V battery and delivers winds up to 100 MPH and as much as 280 CFM of airflow, all for just $35. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L Chevrolet Performance 18-inch wheel-and-tire package featuring custom gloss black with green lip. Earlier post.) Stronger axles support the greater power. turbocharged engine.

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Green Deals: Segway Ninebot GoKart Pro travels at 23 MPH for 15.5-miles at a low of $1,600

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You’ll find that this kit includes the Ninebot S MAX , which can be detached and ridden by itself as well. With a top speed of 23 MPH and a range of up to 15.5-miles more… The post Green Deals: Segway Ninebot GoKart Pro travels at 23 MPH for 15.5-miles miles at a low of $1,600 appeared first on Electrek.

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