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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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The all-new eSprinter represents the first fully-electric van in North America from Mercedes-Benz USA. kW, while the standard maximum charging power at DC fast-charging stations is up to 50 kW. With the optional upgrade, DC Fast Charging is available up to 115 kW allowing the battery to charge from approx.

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Bay Area, Central Coast CCAs launch $65M in EV-charging infrastructure deployment programs to support California’s transportation shift

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Peninsula Clean Energy also recently expanded its electric vehicle rebate program, offering residents $1,000 rebates for new fully electric vehicles and $700 for plug-in hybrids. San José Clean Energy in August launched its Drive Electric program where residents can take advantage of extra discounts on EVs.

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Designwerk provides mobile fast chargers for Nissan EV shuttle fleet; BRUSA NLG6

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The mobile fast-charger MDC22 turns any charging station into a DC charger, allowing vehicles to charge quicker at up to 22 kW almost anywhere. With its mobile usability, the MDC22 is a fit for fleet use, workshops and events. The MDC22 is BRUSAs NLG6 on-board Fast Charger fitted in a mobile charging case. Weighing a only 22.5

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi, during a fuel cell technology workshop held at the LA show, and may be ready to talk about that technology by the end of next year. The Group is already at work on its fifth-generation version, said Prof.

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Battery-switchable electric Commodore breaks 24-hour world EV distance record

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The battery-switchable fully-electric Holden Commodore developed by. EV Engineering in Australia ( earlier post ) recently unofficially broke the distance record for a production electric car, achieving 1,886 (1,172 miles) kilometers of driving over a 24-hour period. Source: EV Engineering. Click to enlarge.

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