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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen to launch all-electric Up and Golf 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  Volkswagen has unveiled two electric cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show - the e-Up and the e-Golf. Both electric models look identical to their conventionally powered equivalents but are powered by electric motors using lithium-ion batteries
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  Vauxhall to show Ampera EV at Geneva show 25 Feb 2011 (News)
  lithium-ion battery - suitable for a majority of average, 40-mile commutes. When the battery's energy level drops below its minimum charge point, the engine-generator kicks in to supply electricity to the electric motor, enabling extended range travel. Regenerative braking will sustain the charge still
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  Audi unveils hydrogen powered h-tron quattro concept 11 Jan 2016 (News)
  Audi   has taken a step closer to zero emission powertrains after unveiling a hydrogen prototype at the Detroit Motor Show. The Audi h-tron quattro concept SUV uses a hydrogen fuel cell and   lithium-ion battery
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  Volvo to launch world's first diesel Plug-in Hybrid 22 Feb 2011 (News)
  produces 215bhp and maximum torque of 440Nm. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70bhp, which gets its power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The car features a six-speed automatic transmission. The driver chooses the preferred
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  Smartwatch for drivers launch by Nissan 9 Sep 2013 (News)
  and body temperature. The Nismo Watch will be powered by a lithium battery and be charged by micro-USB, with a battery life of over seven days under normal usage conditions. Gareth Dunsmore of Nissan in Europe said: "Wearable technology is fast becoming the next big thing and we want
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  Sustainable Mobility, According to Renault Eco2 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  1,461mm high. Its massive 20kW/h lithium-ion battery sits in a subframe between the rear wheels and between the passenger compartment and the trunk. To extend its range and the range of all pure battery powered electric vehicles in the future, Renault has developed a Quickdrop
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  Motorists 'need incentives to go electric' 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  Incentives will have to be introduced if significant numbers of motorists are to start opting for electric models when buying a car , it has been claimed. The Green Car Website said Brits are open to the idea of battery
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  BMW to give world debut to ActiveE 14 Feb 2011 (News)
  , transmission and fuel tank are three large energy storage units containing lithium-ion cells. These are protected by a steel-plate battery housing with an integrated liquid cooling system, to keep the batteries at an optimum operating temperature which helps to increase the range. These housings also help
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  BEE One at Millbrook Low Carbon Vehicles Show 9/10 September 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  Vehicle event at Millbrook 9/10 September, 2009 Bee plans to manufacture its electric vehicles and battery packs for introduction in 2011. As well as a 4/6 seat, five-door family car (A/B segment), there would also be a lightweight commercial van (LCV) using the same chassis
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  Honda to show electric Jazz concept 14 Feb 2011 (News)
  the Honda CR-Z hybrid.The EV Concept also includes several 'interactive coaching' systems to assist the driver in maximising battery range. The concepts were unveiled at the LA Auto Show in November 2010 and will be shown at Geneva as part of Honda's 'Road to Zero Emissions', illustrating
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  January 5th is 'breakdown day' 2 Jan 2009 (News)
  or used cars are more likely to experience problems on this date because of the weather and the Christmas period. A cold snap together with many vehicles sitting on the driveway throughout the festive season is set to cause flat batteries and engine difficulties, the organisation stated
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  Cameron 'wants to go further' with green cars 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  Conservative Party leader David Cameron has announced that he wants the UK to be a world leader when it comes to hydrogen fuel cell or battery power vehicles. The politician questioned why Britain is lagging behind the US when it comes to the technology, when the US has "been slow
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  Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion previews electric estate car 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  . It uses a 82kWh lithium-ion battery to power a 205kW (279PS) electric motor located on the rear axle. There's also a four-wheel-drive version, with an extra 75kW electirc motor on the front axle to produce a combined 340PS. Volkswagen says the concept car will reach 62mph in 5.4 seconds when all
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  Toyota Claims Lowest Whole Life Costs For Prius Plug-in 24 Jul 2012 (News)
  there is no other car on the UK market that exactly matches the benefits offered by its Prius Plug-in Hybrid Synergy Drive full hybrid powertrain: it offers the near-silent, zero emissions performance of an electric vehicle, being able to run on its lithium-ion battery for around 15.5 miles (v/s 30 miles
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  Tata Returning to Europe in 2010 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Europa has ABS, ESP and air bags. Also on show was a concept C-segment saloon, the Tata Prima. Styled by Pininfarina, it is expected to go into production around 2012, and will form part of the Tata range alongside Nano and Indica. The battery-electric Indica Vista EV is a true
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  First time pass for the first ever electric vehicle driving test 7 Feb 2013 (News)
  driving test in an electric vehicle,” said Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School. “We think it’s important to get young people to experience the latest vehicle technologies.” The Ampera uses a battery and electric motor for shorter journeys, but has a 1.4-litre petrol
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  Toyota to debut iQ-based electric vehicle 14 Feb 2011 (News)
  Toyota will show its EV prototype at the Geneva Motor Show, the first time the iQ-based electric vehicle has been seen in Europe. The power system is based on Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive and the flat lithium-ion battery pack gives the prototype a range of up to 65 miles. The four-seater
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  Electric car industry 'has been given a boost' 29 Jun 2009 (News)
  anywhere in the world. It explained the £25 million the government is investing in green auto trials will give battery-powered vehicles a significant boost. Some 340 eco-friendly cars are being tested at various locations across the country – from Glasgow to London