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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

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On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. Again, the lack of connection from the steering wheel to the tire could be at issue here. Like many EVs, the C40 recharge offers one-pedal driving. And it looks cool. That’s a relative term, to be sure – the C40 does have some sprightliness.

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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. However, in particle or film structures silicon is not stable and lasts only a few recharge cycles.

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Honda provides some detail on chassis and powertrain for Honda e EV

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The battery is positioned at a low level under the floor, and centrally within the wheelbase of the car, affording a 50:50 weight distribution and low centre of gravity for optimal handling and stability. kWh Lithium-ion battery can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger.

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Volkswagen has 30k+ reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition; most from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK

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family as well as topics connected with e-mobility. 3 is the first model in an entire family of full-electric vehicles which the brand will be introducing with the intent of making e-mobility attractive and affordable for many people. More than 100,000 ID. enthusiasts have registered for the ID.3 3 1ST edition. Like all other ID.

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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

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Overall, EV sales have been disappointing so far due to a lack of choice and perceived personal benefits, high purchase prices, and most importantly, consumer anxiety about range, maximum speed, recharging times, and the lack of public charging infrastructure. —ABI VP and practice director, Dominique Bonte.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance opens Silicon Valley research office

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Nissan will use the Silicon Valley office to focus on vehicle IT research, including graphical user-interface displays, in-car Internet connectivity and smart-grid research. Renault, one of the largest carmakers in Europe, will be launching a broad range of affordable, zero-emission cars for overseas markets.

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Report: combination of new mobility technologies creates opportunities for cutting emissions, but requires strategic policy interventions

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The combination of connectivity, automation plus shared vehicle ownership and use has the potential to make car travel greener and cheaper, cutting energy use and helping accelerate the introduction of low carbon vehicles. Automation and connectivity together can result in some vehicle-level energy efficiency benefits.

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