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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

Green Car Congress

The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system.

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Acura, Honda EVs will undertake Tesla charging port

Baua Electric

. “If you drive around Europe, it’s very easy,” stated Jay Joseph, American Honda’s vp of sustainability and industry construction. “There are apps that direct you to fat or petite charging stations, and there are particular corridors which are smartly supported.

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Longer charge times bring unexpected benefits to supermarkets

Setec Powerr

One surprising advantage that has emerged is the benefit of longer EV charging times for supermarkets and similar businesses. The Connection Between Charging Speed and Customer Dwell Time Electric vehicle charging stations, particularly DC fast chargers, come in various speeds and configurations.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. But Europe’s embraced EVs faster and more enthusiastically than we Aussies, so surely the charging infrastructure is more commonplace, reliable, cheaper and efficient? A stuck charging cable. Holiday days planned around EV charging.

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Fiat 500e detailed: First European EV for those on a budget

EV Central

Fiat 500e So, yes, in EV terms you could call it reasonably priced (an electric Mini will set you back $55,650), but with the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV not much pricier it also reminds you that you’re also paying for the design coolness of the 500e. The 42kWh will take about 20 hours to charge from a home powerpoint.

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Volvo Trucks receives order for 100 electric semis

Electric Vehicles India

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe’s?largest The trucks will be used for both short and long transport in the DFDS logistics system in Europe. “At DFDS, we’re determined to reduce CO2 emissions and create a sustainable supply chain solution for our customers.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

Not enough to take you deep into the wilds, but adding 170km through optimal charging – it’s able to DC recharge up to 80kW – should take only 30 minutes. The mid-sized electric Trafic is set to go on sale in Europe later this year, but there’s no word when it could arrive in our market.