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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 Much of this derives from the efforts GM has put over the years into motor control and active damping for hybrids and EVs.

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LiveWire readies production version of S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle; reservations open

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kW), 184 ft-lb of torque, 75 minute 20%-80% recharge time using L2, and 431 pounds of weight, delivering projected 0-to-60 mph times of 3.1 LiveWire’s scalable ARROW architecture with proprietary battery, motor, charging, and control systems debuts on the Del Mar model and was designed at LiveWire Labs in Mountain View, California.

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). The e:HEV hybrid set-up selects from three interchangeable drive modes: EV Drive: the lithium-ion battery supplies power to the electric propulsion motor directly. 100km (49 mpg US) (WLTP) on the Crosstar.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker estimates that the EPA range of the front-wheel-drive, single-motor Fisker Ocean Sport will be 250 miles on a single charge, using a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry in Touring Range packs to be supplied by CATL. The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is located at the lowest point on the frame and drives the bottom bracket shaft directly; the rear wheel is driven by a chain. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours.

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

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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. The drive motor is a 3-phase asynchronous AC induction unit with maximum output of 240kW; the 621.6VDC battery pack has 93.24 Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Citroën introducing its electric MPV: ë-SpaceTourer

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Maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) in all drive modes (Eco, Normal, Power). Eco - 60 kW/190 N·m: optimizes energy consumption by reducing heating and air-conditioning output without disabling them and by limiting motor torque and power. This latter mode is accessible via the Brake button on the gearbox control.