The purely electric drive system was factored into the equation as early as the concept phase when the gullwing model was being developed.

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Wrightbus is working with the ISE Corporation of California to deliver the new buses in which hydrogen is used to power an electric drive system.

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Still, GM says it is making room for the electric-drive system as it designs its next generation of small cars--an indication that the company is at least hopeful the car can be produced.

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In addition, the smart fortwo electric drive can be equipped with a navigation system and a 3-spoke leather steering wheel.

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The ELR will run on an electric propulsion system made of a T-shaped lithium ion battery, an electric drive unit and a four-cylinder engine generator.

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In addition to the petrol engine and electric motor, the LF-CC hybrid drive system further comprises a generator, a high-performance battery, a power split device which, via planetary reduction gears, combines and re-allocates power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements, and a compact power control unit to govern the high speed interaction of the system components.

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This pre-entry climate control system makes the B-Class Electric Drive unique in its segment.

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