XL Hybrids, a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain developer for class 1 to 3 commercial fleets, has signed a supply agreement with Johnson Controls for the supply of lithium-ion battery packs. The supplied battery packs will power XL ...
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German auto-parts maker and engineering firm Robert Bosch is planning to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV) from 2016. In the second half of 2012, the German auto-parts maker aims to bring a lithium-ion battery to ...
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Boston-Power, a supplier of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems, has signed a deal with Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV), the electric vehicle (EV) division of Beijing Automotive Industry (BAIC), to provide battery ...
French automaker Renault has selected Sevcon to provide Gen4 controls for its new Twizy two-seater,electric city car(EV). Renault said that Twizy offers a range of 100km(60 miles)with the single 3.5 hour battery charge. The new EV is ...
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Indian auto maker, Tata Motors has unveiled the four-seater Megapixel hybrid at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Tata said that the new four-door hybrid model is derived from the company's two-door Pixel. Tata Motors India ...
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Japanese carmaker Toyota’s US subsidiary, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), has launched the new Scion iQ electric vehicle (EV) test programme in the US. The new four-seater city commuter car is powered by an electric motor that ...
Japanese electronics, electrical equipment and information technology firm Toshiba is planning to launch a new lithium-ion battery monitor chipset for automotive applications. The new battery monitor chipset is designed to detect the ...
Therevealing a potential three-door twin to the five-door electric car due in late 2013. BMW's latest concept teaser for its new range of i-badged cars is similarly styled to the five-door i3 concept(pictured bottom)but features a more ...
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SKIL Power Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch Tool of Illinois, has launched new wine bottle opener - Skil iXO Vivo Power Corkscrew. The Skil iXO Vivo kit includes a 4V max palm-size cordless screwdriver, corkscrew ...
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Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor will begin leasing its Demio electric vehicle (EV) during October 2012 in Japan. The carmaker is planning to lease nearly 100 units, mostly to local governments and corporate customers in Western ...
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Taipei, Nov. 20, 2012 (CENS)--To jointly tap the high-potential new-energy vehicle market in China, Shanghai Ruihua Group of China and Taiwan’s Formosa Lithium Iron Oxide Corp. (FLIC and formerly Formosa Energy & Material Technology ...
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Finally, hybrid buyers who want a practical, roomy hatchback have a choice other than the Toyota Prius. And based on our first impressions, the new Ford C-Max is also far more engaging to drive than any Prius variant. The practical, funky ...
Tags: hybrid, roomy hatchback, Toyota Prius, buyers, C-Max, little van
Ingersoll Rand said the latest addition to its IQV20 Series cordless tool family, the W5130 3/8-inch 20V Mid-Torque Impactool, offers high performance, long-lasting durability and the versatility to access tight spots in multiple locations. ...
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You may not have heard, but BMW now offers its luxurious 5 Series sedan as hybrid. We recently spent a few days with a BMW ActiveHybrid 5 to see if it lives up to the promise and share our first impressions. The car was borrowed from ...
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OTC, a division of Service Solutions, has added a family of waterproof-grade LED work lights equipped with a lithium-ion battery designed for making a technician's work environment safer and more productive, according to the company. ...
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