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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

Green Car Congress

The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. The Club version, available in sizes M and XL, is the most versatile.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

Teslarati

The NYPD acquired the Dual Motor, Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant of the Model 3 for its fleet. Tesla Owners Club New York State (@TOCNYS) July 7, 2021. The lack of need to purchase gas and perform routine maintenance will save departments, and taxpayers, money in the long run. Love to see it! pic.twitter.com/thTuZ8f4nt.

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

My Energi

The British Motor Show is back! But it’s not just any old car show – this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, and a guaranteed fun day out for all the family. Come and say hello to the myenergi team at Farnborough International Expo centre.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

My EV’s electric drive unit (motor) that provides the acceleration also reduces the need for using the brakes and brake repair. When regenerative braking is selected, when I take my foot off the accelerator, the motor acts as a brake to slow the vehicle down, converting kinetic energy into electrons which flow back into the battery.

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Codeveloper of NASA’s Newest Lunar Retroreflector Dies at 78

Cars That Think

Erling Hesla Proponent of industrial safety standards Life senior member, 98; died 18 May Hesla was dedicated to improving electrical safety and the development of IEEE Standard 902-1988: Guide for Maintenance, Operation, and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. In 1958 Stephen’s Synchronous Motors and Condensers was published.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

liter, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total system 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The gas power Toyota’s hybrid automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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