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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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The home’s occupant will be able to use less than half of the energy of a similarly sized new home in the Davis area for heating, cooling and lighting. The system will also enable Honda to evaluate the second life, or re-use, of EV batteries in grid applications, home-to-grid (H2G) connectivity and other concepts. Photo by Dorian Toy.

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV to start at $33,470 in California this fall

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kWh lithium-ion battery that supports an EPA-estimated range of 100 miles on a full charge. Since an electric motor has a much quieter tone, Mazda’s new EV sound generates audible feedback that is in sync with the electric motor and helps provide a familiar connection that helps lead to a natural driving experience.

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Honda provides some detail on chassis and powertrain for Honda e EV

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kWh Lithium-ion battery can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger. When combined with its compact size and short overhang, the Honda e delivers next-generation small car agility to make city driving enjoyable and tight maneuvers in urban environments effortless.

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Saft Supplying Li-ion Storage for ABB SVC Light Grid System

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Saft is providing the Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery technology for ABB’s new SVC (Static Var Compensator) Light with Energy Storage—its latest development within the FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) family. SVC Light with Energy Storage (ABB presentation). Hierarchy of the battery solution.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq6 Review – What Range Anxiety?

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Charge times for the 697V lithium-ion battery are as follows: Almost seven hours up to 80 percent on a standard AC Level 2, 73 minutes up to 80 percent on a 50 kW fast charger, and 18 minutes up to 80 percent on a 350 kW DC fast charger. The only option here was carpeted floor mats, so the total came to $57,425 with destination.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The LiveWire motorcycle features a RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System, or the main battery) composed of lithium-ion cells surrounded by a finned, cast-aluminum housing. The LiveWire motorcycle is also equipped with a small 12-volt lithium-ion battery that powers the lights, controls, horn and instrument display.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid system is paired with Kia’s Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology, reducing CO 2 emissions by up to 4% on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and up to 7% on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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