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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

The Truth About Cars

A 116-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the juice but Merc isn’t yet spilling any tea about expected driving range on a full charge. The EQS 580 SUV, which the wind likely thinks is more aerodynamic, has a battery pack of roughly the same capacity and a suggested range of about 330 miles. Will the G crest three hundred?

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US electricity demand is about to surge – here’s what needs to happen

Baua Electric

A strong US economy, the shift to electric vehicles and buildings, and the rise of battery and fuel cell manufacturing, data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency mining are all pushing electricity demand to new highs, putting added pressure on the grid. When the grid needs some juice, my Powerwalls provide it.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

The third essential element of any e-bike is, of course, the battery. Here I took advantage of already owning an electric lawnmower, figuring that the 40-volt, 4-ampere-hour battery I had for it would serve well. Being an open-source design no doubt keeps the price of this hardware down: The controller I bought set me back a mere $85.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

Baua Electric

kWh battery pack (83 kWh usable) that can reach charge rates up to 270 kW on a DC fast charger, recouping 100km (62 miles) in 5 minutes and replenishing from a 20-80% state of charge in 18 minutes. seconds but loses some juice down the straightaway, going 0-200 km/h in 9.1 It houses a 92.5 It could go faster if the engineers allow it.

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4 Ways to Maximize Your Jeep Wrangler 4×4

Clean Fleet Report

Furthermore, investing in a roof rack designed specifically for your Wrangler ensures a snug fit, minimizing wind resistance and noise while driving. Consider Buying a Dual Battery Setup If you’re an avid outdoorsman, then you know just how important a reliable power source can be in the backcountry.

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Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike at new $1,759 low, RadExpand 5 e-bike $1,199, Rachio sprinkler controllers from $69, more

Baua Electric

Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early fall Prime Day sale from Segway or the Lectric XPeak extra battery e-bike bundle , among others. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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