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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. In Sport mode, the vehicle reaches 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds and has a maximum speed of 100 mph. Normal mode achieves 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 85 mph.

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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

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This provides a performance of 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds with a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h) and a range capability of 200 miles (322 km) on a 6- hour charge. The Company has invested in the re-engineering of existing large, luxury vehicles (new or used).

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Renault adapts F1 KERS system for electric Twizy F1 Sport Concept

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Because the Twizy Renault Sport F1 isn’t nearly as fast as a single-seater race car, the kinetic energy produced under deceleration is insufficient to charge the KERS’ battery. Up to 4kW can be siphoned off in this way to charge the battery while on the move. The Twizy Renault Sport F1 powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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HaloIPT partnering with Drayson Racing Technologies to bring dynamic wireless charging to electric vehicle motorsport

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HaloIPT, a provider of Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) systems for wirelessly charging electric vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic partnership with Drayson Racing Technologies, the green R&D racing organization founded by Lord Drayson, former UK Minister for Science and Innovation.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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Take-off speed is 110 km/h (68 mph); cruise speed is 160 km/h (99 mph); and maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph). The aft main wheel is driven by a 6 kW electric motor providing power for taxiing and acceleration up to 60 km/h (37 mph) during take-off, reducing overall electrical power consumption in day-to-day operation.

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Rolls Royce unveils the Phantom Experimental Electric; induction charging system

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The Li-ion cells use a nickel cobalt manganese chemistry with a gravimetric capacity of around 230 Wh/kg, a high energy density which is important in achieving an acceptable range between re-charges. Pre-launch tests suggests Phantom EE should run to a range of up to 200 km (124 miles), with top speed limited to 160 km/h (99 mph).

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University Solar Team Switches Focus From Competition to Near-Production Ready Vehicle; Changing the Solar-Powered Paradigm

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This next-generation Sunstang is based on the team’s re-evaluation of the solar-powered vehicle paradigm. Rather than trying to use solar cells to provide power directly to the vehicle, the new Sunstang will use a removable battery system which will be recharged by a residential solar charging stations.

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