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Tech Talk: how inductive charging will let you charge while driving | Autocar Professional

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One of the things people get most vexed about is the uncertainty of whether or not they will be able to get a crucial charge when they expect to without fuss, delay or argument. It works like a now familiar wireless phone charger or the ignition coil that generates the sparks to ignite fuel in petrol engines.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Full hybrids charge their battery systems in essentially the same way that mild hybrids do, using energy from the gasoline engine and regenerative braking. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally.

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2026 Ineos Fusilier showcases rugged 4WD tech with full electric drivetrain – and it’s designed to get seriously dirty

EV Central

READ MORE: Why electric cars will be more capable off-road The Fusilier will also have the option of a range-extender hybrid system that uses electric motors to drive the wheels and a small petrol engine as an onboard generator. Ineos Fusilier electric 4WD The battery pack is expected to be about 100kWh hours for 500-600km of driving range.

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Mini Cooper Electric’s retro heaven cabin: Game-changing tech appears in new electric vehicle

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Funky tech to complement the retro touches The new Mini’s dashboard is coated in an eco-looking fabric, and features built-in LED light elements. We can expect the longer range 54kWh Mini to travel closer to 400km between charges. The old one was limited to just your speedo, but the new EV’s is a large 9.4-inch

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New UK study to explore feasibility for dynamic wireless charging for commercial transport

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The study will consist of research and data modeling to assess feasibility for dynamic wireless charging in the UK and the potential for the first real-world demonstrator in the UK. L-R: ORNL’s Omer Onar and Veda Galigekere with the dynamic wireless charging test bed at ORNL’s Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center.

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Porsche 911: the iconic sports car to get hybrid tech soon. Check details

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Drawing inspiration from Le Mans race cars, the hybrid system will utilise energy captured during braking to charge the battery, enhancing both performance and efficiency. --> After years of development and testing, the hybrid 911 will mark Porsche’s first foray into hybridising its iconic sports car. Reports suggest that a 3.0-liter

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Peugeot e-Expert van confirmed for Australia as electric commercial vehicles charge into market

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READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia The e-Partner is priced at $59,990 plus on-road costs, while the most expensive turbo-petrol-powered Partner is $40,878.