Moving the sedan (and its healthy complement of batteries) will be an undisclosed electric powertrain.
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Electric powertrain, battery management and charging technology are regarded as key technologies in the development and production of electric cars.
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Some of the upcoming 2013 models will give you a choice between an efficient gas engine or an electric powertrain.
An electric powertrain is suited to low-speed, off-road driving in several ways.
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As the first luxury sports sedan on the market with a range-extended electric powertrain, the Karma creates an alluring class of its own.
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The revised plan calls for introducing an all-electric powertrain by the second quarter of 2013 and a hybrid version by the fourth quarter.
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"Mr Fisker's departure is not expected to impact the company's pursuit of strategic partnerships and financing to support Fisker Automotive's continued progress as a pioneer of low-emission hybrid electric powertrain technology, " the company said in a statement.
The two partners will work together to integrate MotoCyzysz's electric D1g1tal Dr1ve powertrain into otherwise diesel-thirsty Stark SUVs.
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But with so much competition from abroad, and with so many competing future powertrain technologies out there--electric hybrids, clean diesels and hydrogen fuel cells--companies can't afford to go it alone, says David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The solid powertrain unit also performed strongly, where Tesla develops electric capacities for other car manufacturers.
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On the other hand, the LS600h L has a hybrid powertrain that pairs a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with an electric motor.
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