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The Volt in Winter

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One of GM’s goals in developing the Volt was to create a plug-in electric vehicle suitable for everyday use regardless of weather. Typical northern winters take an even bigger toll on battery-powered vehicles than on traditional internal combustion-powered cars and trucks.

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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Bargain electric ute incoming: Nissan plotting baby electric pick-up truck that could see Surf-Out concept come to life

EV Central

Nissan has revealed that it is plotting the introduction of an all-new affordable battery-electric pick- up truck that will sit beneath its current combustion-powered Navara. A second Nissan exec said the small pick-up wouldn’t be a rival for battery-powered trucks like the Rivian or the incoming Tesla Cybertruck.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” Sara Soria, Spain.

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Felidae Maven Electric Bicycle | Affordable Electric Bicycle in India.

Electric Vehicless

Pune based Felidae Electric launched affordable & quality electric cycle “ Maven ” at 24,499 INR with range 35-50 KM. Objective of Felidae electric cycle – Objective is to provide the most economical and sustainable electric bicycle at an affordable price. Battery & Charger Specifications of Maven electric bicycle.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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VisIC and ZF partner on R&D effort to develop EV inverter based on GaN semiconductor technology; focus on 400V

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There is an added advantage that D3GaN delivers high power at high frequency resulting in further efficiency increases if paired adequately with the appropriate electric motor. The focus of the joint efforts will be on 400-Volt driveline applications, covering the largest segment of the electric vehicle market. Source: VisIC.

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