The FitCar PPV is powered as normal, delivering manufacturer-specification performance and economy, but is governed by an active pedaling motion instead of the conventional depressing of the accelerator.
The supply of cargo trucks to H2 Energy marks Hyundai’s first expansion of its hydrogen-fuel-cell electric-vehicle operation into the eco-friendly commercial-vehicle sector.
The escalating U.S.-China trade war notwithstanding, China’s share of global Li-ion battery production capacity exceeds 50%. It dwarfs that of the U.S. and its eight manufacturers, only one of which is completely independent.
The concept is powered by 100-kWh batteries and the engine reaches 456 hp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque distributed via 4-wheel drive. It can go from 0-62 mph in less than four seconds and reach a maximum speed of 137 mph.
In the standard 168-hp i3, the new 120-Ah lithium-ion battery provides a range of 193 miles (311 km), or up to 34 miles (55 km) more than the predecessor model.
Williams Advanced Engineering and Unipart Manufacturing Group say their Hyperbat JV combines expertise in manufacturing, logistics and high-performance vehicle-battery technology.
According to ACEA’s midyear sales results, all categories of electrified vehicles from battery-electrics and plug-in hybrids to full and mild hybrids registered both volume and market-share growth in first-half 2018.