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Mercedes EQG spotted completing winter testing

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The concept/prototype version of the Mercedes EQG was first revealed in 2021 when the chief designer, Emmerich Schiller, outlined some basic but intriguing technical specifications of the vehicle. Nonetheless, you can still get a good idea of the minimum specifications by using the specifications of the parts available today.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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Developing the concepts and mathematical models required for a testable, quantitative analysis is helpful in these situations, where so much is at stake. The team found that the vast majority of cars on the road consume no more energy in a day than the battery energy capacity in affordable EVs available today. Chang & Jessika E.

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Figure Promises First General Purpose Humanoid Robot

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And if anyone is going to take a useful humanoid robot from an engineering concept to commercial reality, these are the folks to do it. However, these renderings are based on a CAD model of the actual robot that Figure plans to build, so Figure expects that their final hardware will be very similar to what they are showing today.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

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This sponsored article is brought to you by COMSOL. Many of the electric vehicles available today have familiar brand names, but under the hood, these cars often rely on the technology and expertise of outside suppliers. The role of the inverter in an automotive drivetrain is simple in concept, but complex in practice.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. govt/industry defined standards my be required.??