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The Tesla of vans? Renault and Volvo create Flexis to revolutionise electric light commercial vehicles

EV Central

That explains why the first three vans will all benefit from an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture and will be capable of being of being DC fast charged at levels previously only reserved for the most expensive battery-powered passenger cars.

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

Teslarati

Volvo Recharge models with Google embedded can use the ChargePoint app to locate and access the Starbucks-located charging stations along the route. Any electric vehicle will be able to utilize the ChargePoint DC fast chargers, but only Volvo’s vehicles will charge for free, a press release from Volvo said.

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Meet the cute, capable and affordable Renault 5 E-Tech. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era?

EV Central

The result is the smaller 40kWh battery weighs in at 240kg, while the bigger 52kWh battery tips the scale at 300kg. 2025 Renault 5 e-motor and battery pack. This translates in a small battery-powered car that weighs around 1372kg – 100kg less than the Renault Zoe that replaces it with its tiny 22kWh battery.

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Tesla Prepping IPO

Revenge of the Electric Car

electric-car maker Tesla Motors plans to go public soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, amid growing interest in green technology and battery-powered vehicles. Department of Energy to help build the new Model S. Tesla said it will build the new car in California. Tags: EV Economics Production News.

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The Volvo Recharge

Plug In Partners

"Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. I n other developments, Google announced its RFP for plug-ins and other green transportation advancements.

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Best electric scooters in India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Ather 450X Ather Energy is an Indian electric powered automobile corporation situated in Bangalore. Produces two battery-powered scooters, the Ather 450X and the Ather 450 Plus. Major updates include brand-new side steps, cast aluminium and upgraded rear-view mirrors with double visibility.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Google Inc. It is different from a plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, which runs on both battery power and gasoline. Tags: Production News. Bright Automotive.

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