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Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

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They have an 800-volt modular, liquid-cooled battery system with up to 640 kilowatt-hours of energy that provides roughly 200 miles of real-world range and can be charged fully in three hours via DC fast charging. a special-purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Featuring a new, state-of-the-art, modular liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery system, the Lightning Electric Transit Van 350HD can add 60 miles of range in 30 minutes of charge time when using DC fast charging with a standard SAE J1172 CCS-1 Combo charging port. Last week, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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Tesla Superchargers are dwarfing competitors in size and cost efficiencies

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The size and cost efficiencies of Tesla Superchargers are definitely among them. As stated in a report from Bloomberg News , a recent EV charger price survey indicated that it costs as low as $238 and as high as $10,000 to have 7-22 kilowatt AC chargers installed.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Exposure to Washington DC beltway-type traffic jams was minimal, and city driving was also minimal.

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

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Cost per mile: As little as 4p per mile (calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). There’s also a head-up display, and there’s a further high definition screen under the main touchscreen for the climate controls. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 30 minutes (at a 150kW charge point). Audi E-Tron Design & Powertrain.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Then this Electric Vehicle Interview Questions and Answers will definitely help you out. 4 Onboard Charger: The onboard charger converts AC (alternating current) power from an external charging station or electrical outlet into DC (direct current) power to recharge the vehicle’s battery pack.