The BMW i3 has been pushed to its limits around the Arctic Circle as development of the plug-in city car nears completion. The i3 prototype underwent an endurance test through icy conditions at the top of the globe to assess its ...
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Seven trailblazing Land Rover Electric Defender research cars will be unveiled in Geneva next week as the British car maker showcases its pioneering work in off-road electric vehicle development. In one of the most significant ...
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According to physicist organizational networks reported on February 26, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois researchers for the first time showed the lithium-ion battery that can be stretched, this flexible device was ...
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The most fuel-efficient car in the world, the Volkswagen XL1, has been revealed ahead of its official unveiling at next month’s 2013 Geneva motor show. Volkswagen claims the futuristic two-seater is the first ever production car ...
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The Volkswagen Up! hybrid will inherit the ground-breaking diesel plug-in technology from the futuristic XL1 to make it one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the market. Set to launch by the end of 2014, UK publication Autocar reports ...
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The first images and details of the all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf have been revealed ahead of its debut at next month’s Geneva motor show. First seen on Czech website autoforum, the Volkswagen e-Golf will be powered by a 26.5kWh ...
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Ube Industries, Ltd. announced that it will cease production of caprolactam (CPL) at the Sakai Factory in Japan. The decision was made today at a meeting of the Board of Directors and will result in the company recording an extraordinary ...
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Power-One and Panasonic have formed a partnership to develop and manufacture energy storage systems for the residential and non-residential markets based on Power-One inverters and Panasonic lithium-ion batteries. The companies will ...
Lenmar Enterprises Inc. introduces its new battery pack with the versatile, all-in-one PowerPort Gold. The PowerPort Gold is a sophisticated external battery bank, car charger and wall charger all in one sleek, compact unit. You will ...
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Why sing in the shower a capella when you can get a full orchestra accompaniment with the push of a button. A portable speaker on Kohler's Moxie Showerhead can stream music from a smart phone, MP3 player, laptop, tablet, or other ...
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A set of leaked patent images has given us our best look yet at the design of the all-new third-generation Nissan X-Trail SUV. The images – which first appeared on Chinese website AutoSohu – reveal a design almost identical to ...
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Garmin International Inc. today announced the Approach S2 GPS golf watch—a sleek, stylish golf watch to expand the already popular Approach Series. The Approach S2 comes preloaded with over 30,000 worldwide courses, and is ready to ...
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Unlike some EVs, the Ford Focus Electric feels like a real car. It's solid, sophisticated and a delight to drive. The Focus EV is also quick, provides effortless acceleration, agile handling, and a supple and composed ride. Add to those ...
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Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery market is expected to grow from $1.6bn in 2012 to about $22bn by 2020, according to a report from Pike Research. According to the report, big amounts have been put in to decrease the cost of electric vehicles ...
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SK Continental E-motion formed by SK Innovation and Continental has started manufacturing and distribution of lithium-ion based battery systems across the globe for cars and light commercial vehicles. SK Innovation and Continental, which ...
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