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Volvo Cars introduces new single-motor C40 Recharge variant

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric XC40 Recharge. The company also unveiled a single electric motor variant of the pure electric C40 Recharge. C40 Recharge.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

The Truth About Cars

On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. I couldn’t think of a use case where needing to be in the driver’s seat with the key on your person would inconvenience you except for a scenario where a driver runs into a store and leaves passengers to play with the radio. And it looks cool.

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EVE-Ai 360°: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Care as A Personal Trainer for Batteries

Electra Vehicles

This revolutionary system goes beyond being a mere tool; it serves as the personal trainer for electric vehicle battery management. It intelligently manages power output based on the battery's state of charge (SoC), ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

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UCSD team suggests building more fast-charging stations based on study of pandemic impact on EV charging

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A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) recommends expanding fast-charging stations for electric vehicles as campuses and businesses start planning for a post-pandemic world. As expected, charging declined significantly once most campus operations became remote. DC fast charging initially dropped by 67%.

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Tesla Model Y charges over curb after Supercharger gets fully ICE-d out

Teslarati

Considering how prolific electric vehicles are nowadays, it may seem like incidents of ICE-ing, or the deliberate (or inadvertent) blocking of EV charging stalls by combustion-powered cars, is a thing of the past. Thus, the Model Y owner, as well as other Tesla drivers, were looking forward to a quick charging session.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

Baua Electric

Tesla Supercharger (Source: Tesla) Many EV drivers carry over habits from driving gasoline cars when they charge EVs, but that leads to wasted time, inconvenience, and range anxiety, according to a new study. They interviewed EV users in both Sweden and the US and found unanticipated and previously unreported EV charging habits and ideas.

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How To Charge An Electric Telehandler?

Setec Powerr

Unlike traditional telehandlers, they operate on rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need for fossil fuels. Charging the Battery Locate the Charging Station**: First, identify the designated charging station for the telehandler. These stations are equipped with the necessary equipment to safely charge the battery.