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Fiat introduces the Palio Eltrico in Brazil

Demetrio tips us again on another new Fiat, this time the Palio Elétrico. This electric Fiat uses nickel metal hydride batteries to support the electric motor which is capable of producing 15 kW (about 20 hp) of power with 50 Nm (less than 40 lb. ft) of torque. That is not very much power, but it is enough to propel the machine to 65 miles per hour or so. The batteries reside near the spare tire under the floor of the trunk. The vehicle is a collaboration between Fiat Automóveis and Itaipu Hidrelétrica, which operates the ... Read more →

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