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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

Here’s the Peugeot lion with a dichroic treatment on it to signify that it’s electric, apparently the badge changes colour according to the light and angle, to me from here it looks blue. Coming round the front you’ve got your automatic lights and alloy wheels. The CCS connector is your public rapid charge port.

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Driven: Abarth 500e EV

EV Central

The BMW i3s was likewise a quicker version of a city-focused EV, but it’s no longer produced. And while mainstream European brands like Renault and VW are planning performance versions of their coming small EVs, they’re years away from production. Charging Like the Fiat, the Abarth is a decently quick charger.

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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

Green Car Congress

Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. To ignore this potential is wasteful and foolish. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. References.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

Get Electric Vehicle

Picture this: You’re cruising down the road in your sleek, futuristic electric vehicle (EV), enjoying the whisper-quiet ride and emission-free journey. These suppliers provide essential parts such as batteries, electric motors, power electronics, and charging infrastructure coordinating these metrics is a complex and tedious job.

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2024 Kia EV9: why you should buy the Air, not the too-expensive GT-Line

EV Central

This range-topping Kia EV9 GT-Line’s RRP is $121,000, then adds quite ridiculous $18,000 (in Queensland) on-road charges, pushing the bill to $139,000 drive-away. Perhaps the brothel-like red ambient light (see below) didn’t help matters, but you can choose from 64 alternative colours. For you NSW lot, it’s $140,200.

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