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    2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept
    Toyota unveiled the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The NS4 exemplifies Toyota’s vision for future mobility, with a focus on next generation connectivity and safety. NS4′s advanced power train targets a hybrid plug-in system featuring reductions in component size and weight with improved overall fuel economy, better...
    by at January 10th, 2012 at 08:01 am
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    Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept Unveiled at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    Volkswagen’s iconic Beetle has been redefined for the 21st century – now, it has been further reinvented as a concept car for the future: the pure electric E-Bugster Concept. The E-Bugster was specially designed for this mission: a two-seat Beetle speedster, 85 kW in power, 0 to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds, with zero emissions yet the sharpest of proportions. The...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
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    Tata Displays eMO EV at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    Tata Technologies was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the prestigious Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Tata Technologies’ Vehicle Programs & Development (VPD) Group, with more than 300 engineers operating from its four automotive engineering centers of excellence worldwide...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
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    2012 Detroit Auto Show: Nissan e-NV200 Concept
    The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept made its world debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle designed to provide businesses or families with flexible, roomy interior space, while achieving a dramatic CO2 footprint reduction. As...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 09:01 am
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    smart for-us Electric Urban Pickup: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    smart for-us electric urban pickup celebrates its world premiere at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. In a tongue-in-cheek manner the smart for-us signals that this is the right car for the young and young-at-heart with active lives who attach importance to low emissions and taking up minimum road space. The smart for-us translates the practical loading concept of a pickup to...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 03:01 am
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    Mitsubishi Readies All UK Dealers for EVs
    Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has officially announced that all its franchised dealers are to become fully functioning Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Centers starting from January 2012. By the end of March 2012, the approved dealerships will have two fully trained EV sales personnel as well as aftersales technicians. In addition, the company has indicated it will introduce...
    by at January 7th, 2012 at 05:01 am
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    Continental Introduces Tyres for Electric Cars
    Continental has introduced the Conti.eContract tyre developed specifically for electric cars. The Conti.eContract will make its first appearance on the Renault Twizy next year and will be available in sizes 125/80R13 and 145/40R13 from this year. Developed in co-operation with leading car manufacturers, Conti.eContact will also be available with a larger outer diameter,...
    by at January 6th, 2012 at 08:01 am
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    A123 Systems to Supply Lithium Ion Battery Packs to VIA Motors
    A123 Systems announced that it will supply complete lithium ion battery packs to VIA Motors, an electric vehicle company headquartered in Utah. To be integrated into VIA’s Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (eREV) Powertrain, A123′s 24kWh battery packs combine with a 300kW electric motor and an onboard generator to deliver an expected all-electric driving range...
    by at January 6th, 2012 at 03:01 am
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    Ford Focus Electric to Feature Seats Made From Plastic Bottles
    The all-new Ford Focus Electric will feature seat fabric made of recycled material that includes the equivalent of more than 20 plastic bottles per car. Ford, through the use of REPREVE, plans to divert about 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in the new Focus Electric and other new vehicles for the next model year. The Focus Electric is the first Ford vehicle...
    by at January 6th, 2012 at 02:01 am
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    GM Announces Safety Changes to Chevrolet Volt
    General Motors has changed the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt which would further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash. The improvements came after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) preliminary evaluation to examine post-severe crash battery...
    by at January 5th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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