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CHAdeMO

Today I have tried my first fast charge. It took about 20 minutes, but I forgot to time it. It is a long time when you stand and wait but it is possible.
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Lexus CT200h test

I am going to drive the Lexus CT200h for a week and will be able to drive on all kinds of roads in Denmark. Is there any kind of test you want me to preform? I will dive with the family to a summer house about 200 km away with a mix of motorway and nice winding [...]
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Mercedes ML from AMP

I am going to Iceland to test the Mercedes ML converted by AMP. I have read this article from Auto Blog Green to prepare my selve http://green.autoblog.com/2011/05/21/quick-spin-amp-ml-ev/ Is there any test you want me to preform and what specific items should I look for?
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Honda Jazz Hybrid

The Honda Jazz also called Fit is Honda new Hybrid model. The Jazz has the same drivetrain as the Insight. When you do normal accelerations in the city you can really feel the electric motor helping. The petrol motor does not run very fast, it feels like someone is pushing the car. It takes a while to [...]
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VW mini bus on Geneva Auto Show

It is absolutely the most interesting EV design. I am going to Geneva on the 11. of Marts and look forward to see it: More Pictures on: http://driving-dutchman.com/volkswagen-bulli-the-new-vw-microbus/
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Crash Test video

The car is the first to be tested by Euro NCAP and it got 4 starts. I think that that is nice, because it is a relatively small car: I-MiEV Crash Test
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I-MiEV on test today

Nice to drive but short range in cold weather!
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The station that offers all

I visited Honda R&D center in Germany to test the FCX Clarity Hydrogen car and tried to refill it with Hydrogen. This AGIP station had a larger selection than normal: AdBlue LKW Diesel = Truck Diesel Diesel Benzin = 92 octane Petrol Super = 95 octane Petrol Super Plus – 98 octane Petrol Erdgas = natural gas Autogas = CNG Wasserstof = Hydrogen LH2 = Liquid [...]
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Honda FCX Clarity test

I have driven the Honda FCX Hydrogen car in Germany for the whole day. It is an electric vehicle with a 100 Kw motor and has a small Lithium ion battery to give an extra help at fast acceleration and store power from the regenerative braking. The power comes from a large fuel cell placed in the [...]
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Nissan Leaf test drive

”The Stig” drives the Nissan Leaf. He gives a nice presentation of the car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?hl=da&v=0_4fvEwXros You can read my test of the car: http://www.easyecar.com/electric-vehicle-test/nissan-leaf-first-drive/
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