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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. As a result, all versions of the e-tron SUV will come off the assembly line with an extra 25 kilometers (15.5 The new models are available now to customers in Europe. mi) or so of range. mi) over its previous capability.

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ams introduces new position sensors for high-speed electric motors for vehicles

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The ams AS5147U is an intelligent magnetic rotary position sensor chip for use in electric motors that run at speeds up to 28,000rpm. Lower the cost of implementing motor control—all ams position sensors are inherently immune to interference from stray magnetic fields thanks to their patented differential sensing architecture.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Open For Orders in Australia (Again)

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With Hyundai opening the order books today for the new Ioniq 5 a new chapter in Australia’s electric car future begins. Two battery sizes are on offer being a 59kW “standard” range and a 72.6kW “long” range with a choice of rear or all-wheel drive. The Ioniq 5 and Zappi Smart EV charger takes EV’s to the next level.

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Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian

Baua Electric

Ram unveiled its first electric vehicle for the US on Tuesday – the Ram ProMaster electric van. The electric van is Ram’s first all-electric vehicle in the US as the market shifts to EVs. Ram’s delivery EV is available now, while the cargo version will be available later. After a record 1.2

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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Coulomb Technologies, in partnership with Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA, will provide 4,600 free home and public ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles throughout the United States through the ChargePoint America program. and Washington DC. and Washington DC. Click to enlarge. Sacramento, Calif.;

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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As of December 2022, more than 5,600 electric school buses are in operation, on order or funded. Electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology also have tremendous potential as “batteries on wheels” that can store electricity and provide it to the grid or to buildings when needed. and Europe.