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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

Green Car Congress

To achieve this, the Volkswagen brand—the highest volume brand of the Group—is counting on electric mobility (zero-emission and plug-in hybrid models); on continually more fuel-efficient combustion engines and gearboxes; progressive lightweight design; aerodynamics; and efficiency “ in every conceivable area ”.

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Day 1: My first electric vehicle experience

EV Driver

That was the case, until I discovered E-Car Club on the 23rd Google search page under “car hire for under 21s”. Starting my EV experience I downloaded E-Car Club’s app and processed a 2-hour booking for a Renault Zoe. I quickly jumped on the tube and found the car in a self-serve area, already plugged in, charged up, and ready to go.

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Volvo Cars says early demand for fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD is strong

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars has opened order books for the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD ( earlier post ), the company’s first fully electric car which is based on the best-selling SUV, in selected markets. The Recharge car line is the name for all Volvos with a fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

Green Car Congress

Over the mid-term, it will be even easier and more convenient to charge EVs and plug-in hybrids with the market launch of inductive charging systems; Volkswagen is demonstrating this with an e-Golf at CES. e-Golf Intelligent Charge. e-Golf Intelligent Charge. e-Golf Intelligent Charge. Charge state indicator.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? Can I get from Pittsburgh to New York's Hudson Valley—a trip I make a dozen times a year? We live in a townhouse in a row of townhouses. car market.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? Can I get from Pittsburgh to New York's Hudson Valley—a trip I make a dozen times a year? We live in a townhouse in a row of townhouses. car market.

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US lawmakers to de-silence electric cars • The Register

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The bill, S. 841 - more pedestrian-ly known as the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - doesnt specifically mention adding noise to otherwise silent vehicles. Sounds fair. Not being injured or killed is a reasonable request. 841 and its nearly identical counterpart in the US House of Representatives, H.R.