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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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Beyond contributing to an even more serene EV driving experience with reductions to wind noise, the optimized aerodynamics reduce drag by more than six percent over the previous model e-tron, resulting in an improved coefficient of drag value of 0.29 Instead of 12, there are now 14 windings. in the Q8 e-tron SUV and 0.27

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Old empires could be the key to a new car future – ET Auto

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Parking an electrolyzer near a wind farm, solar array or hydroelectric dam would be ideal because you can use renewable energy to deliver clean electricity directly to the hydrogen-production facility. But the gas would still need to be transported to refueling stations, possibly through natural gas pipelines. Tesla Inc.’s

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Valeo bets on ADAS, electrification; showcases new tech at CES – ET Auto

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The software integrates real-time data like outside temperature, wind speed, charging station maps, road elevation and electric vehicle parameters and offers up to 24% more range in real conditions compared to traditional thermal management control.

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This lithium-free battery startup just raised $78M in Series C funding

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Photo: Alsym Energy Boston-based Alsym Energy, which is developing a nonflammable rechargeable battery that’s cobalt and lithium-free, has announced a $78 million funding round. Alsym Energy, which was founded in April 2015, has developed a non-flammable, high-performance rechargeable battery chemistry that’s lithium- and cobalt-free.

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Opinion: How to beat the heat when riding your bike | Autocar Professional

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You can go through more than four litres of water on a brutally hot day and still be dehydrated because plain water doesn’t replenish lost salts, so I also ensure to recharge with a glass of ORS once I’m home. The wind will dry you off in no time, but it’ll lower your core temperature in the process.

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Meet Vessev and its ultra-efficient electric hydrofoil boat designed for smooth tourist rides

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The VS—9 has a range of 50 nautical miles (57 miles/92.6km) and can recharge its batteries at any marina plug. That means we can handle more wind and bigger seas. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. If that area happens to have a DC fast charger, Vessev says the VS—9 can recoup 0.8

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