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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh. Historical data is an eye-opener.

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Volkswagen Group orders external investigation of emissions testing violations, pledges full support to EPA and ARB

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On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that, based on ARB testing, Volkswagen and Audi passenger cars equipped with 2.0L liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. Earlier post.).

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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Engineers say it is feasible to convert the current Tonale to all-electric but we think Alfa will start, almost from scratch, and base the zero-emission version on Stellantis’ state-of-the-art STLA Medium platform that lies beneath the latest 2023 Peugeot e-3008.

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

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Using this equipment, a Nissan LEAF or e-NV200 owner can connect to charge at low-demand, and cheap tariff periods, with an option to then use the electricity stored in the vehicle’s battery at home when costs are higher, or even feed back to the grid with a net financial benefit. —Paul Willcox, Chairman of Nissan Europe.

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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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The six turbo direct injection engines belong to the latest generation of Volkswagen''s four-cylinder engine family and consistently fulfill the EU 6 emissions standard in addition to being up to 19% more fuel efficient. In the late summer of 2008 Volkswagen re-introduced the model with the third-generation Scirocco.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

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For those that don’t know us, we have made it our mission since 2008 to help businesses and individuals make the successful transition to electric vehicles. The charging flap is located here at the front left of the vehicle, this opens which opens like so to reveal your Type 2 and your CCS connector. Functionality.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The new options would reduce some economic and procedural impediments to clean alternative fuel conversions while maintaining environmental safeguards to ensure that acceptable emission levels from converted vehicles are sustained. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Intermediate age.