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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Motors designed in-house will support front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and performance all-wheel drive applications.

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We Love Electric Bikes

Revenge of the Electric Car

They are available today. It costs about the same as a good full suspension mountain bike ($2600), goes 20 mph without pedaling, and runs 20 miles on a charge if you don’t pedal at all. 7 gears, 500 watts, 3″ fat tires, 36 volt lithium battery, and GOOD LOOKING. Why waste electricity when you can just pedal?

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

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The EV6 has EPA ranges of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates with its cutting-edge 800-volt architecture. Five versions of the EV6 are available with two different batteries, rear or all-wheel drive, and between 167 and 576 hp. It’s available in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. inch wheelbase.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

The EV6 has an EPA range of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates due to its cutting edge 800-volt architecture. It’s available in both RWD or AWD and has two battery options, either a 55 kilowatt-hour (kWh) or 77.4 For highway driving along with the super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph) it was enjoyable and never fatiguing.

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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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Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. But the real story is yet to be told.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

German energy firm RWE has stated that a cadre of respected automakers and energy firms have all come together in agreement on a three-point, 400-volt plug that will enable electric cars the world over to be recharged anywhere, regardless of which recharging station they stop at.