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Arctic-ready version of Nissan Ariya EV unveiled for Pole to Pole expedition

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British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will cross 14 countries, through Canada, North, Central and South America to Punta Arenas in Chile before travelling to the edge of the Antarctic continent, then onward to the South Pole. Earlier post.) The Nissan Ariya AT39 e-4ORCE marks the first EV constructed by Arctic Trucks.

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Volvo adopts Tesla’s NACS Connector for EVs

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Volvo said today that it would adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), opting to use the connector for its electric vehicles. The announcement makes Volvo the latest major automaker to adopt Tesla’s charging connector. Aptera wants Congress to adopt Tesla Supercharger plugs as U.S.

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Sandy Munro analyzes Tesla charging connector: ‘lighter, more cost efficient’

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Munro and Associates analyzed the Tesla charging connector and charge port, calling it more compact, lighter, and more cost-efficient than the CCS alternative. The company analyzed the Tesla charging connector and the corresponding charge port in the most recent episode.

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Tesla Superchargers to adopt time-based pricing for non-Teslas EVs

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Users would then have to indicate which stall they would be charging in, before plugging in their electric vehicles and initiating the charging session. If the charge rate is super slow, then somebody will be charged more because the biggest constraint at the Supercharger is time, how occupied is the stall.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

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liter engine is a strong but smooth operator, yielding 203 hp at 6,600 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. The Camry’s four-cylinder engine uses a very high compression ratio (13:1) and Toyota’s innovative D-4S fuel injection, which employs both direct injection and additional port injectors. The Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Camry All-Wheel Drive.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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