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StoreDot manages to ‘winterproof’ its extreme fast-charging EV batteries

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StoreDot has managed to prove that it can “winterproof” its extreme fast-charging electric vehicle batteries, new laboratory testing showed. StoreDot’s testing showed that its battery cells reached an 80 percent capacity when charged at -10ºC, or 14ºF, when charged at standard speed. I’d love to hear from you!

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The power density of the electric drive system increased by 30% over the BMW Group’s existing fully electric vehicles; gravimetric energy density of the high-voltage battery at cell level is up by 20%. The high-voltage battery features the latest NMC-811 technology with the prismatic design from other BMW applications.

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START Bus unveils Wyoming’s first electric buses; first Proterra ZX5 buses in US

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START Bus, a public transit system serving Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming, and nearby areas and Proterra unveiled the community’s first of eight Proterra ZX5 battery-electric transit buses. The buses are the first battery-electric buses in Wyoming and first Proterra ZX5 buses ( earlier post ) to be deployed in the United States.

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. The high-voltage battery—93.4 NEDC) kWh/100 km; the RS e-tron GT consumes 20.2–19.3

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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C-MAX Hybrid, however, returns the same fuel economy whether driving cross-country or across the city—resulting mostly from a growing list of Ford innovations that have helped the vehicle to deliver metrics such as a top speed of up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in EV mode. When the charge is depleted, C-MAX Energi operates as a full hybrid.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi was among the first automotive manufacturers to publicly support and align its actions with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Both models come with standard dual-motor power, providing up to 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft (664 N·m) of torque in boost mode, allowing them 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.5

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smart offering entire range with battery-electric drive

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With this next generation, smart will be the only car manufacturer worldwide to offer its entire model range with both combustion engines and pure battery-electric drive. With 118 lb-ft (160 N·m) torque and 80 hp (59 kW), the fortwo accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.7 seconds; the fortwo and fortwo cabrio in 11.7

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