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Longer charge times bring unexpected benefits to supermarkets

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The Connection Between Charging Speed and Customer Dwell Time Electric vehicle charging stations, particularly DC fast chargers, come in various speeds and configurations. For instance, a 150kW charger can provide 200 miles of range in under 30 minutes, while a 50kW charger might take over 40 minutes to deliver the same range.

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Zipcar to expand Zipvan cargo van service across North America

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The service was expanded to North America as a pilot program in November 2011, and has been well received by Zipcar members in the pilot markets of San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and Washington, DC, with over 12,000 Zipvan trips taken to date.

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Nissan to lead EC-backed multi-standard rapid charge network project in UK and Ireland

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Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to establish a network of rapid chargers for electric vehicles running the full length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The rapid chargers being deployed will be the first multi-standard units in public operation in Europe.

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The EPA found the EQE 350’s all-electric driving range to be 280 miles, slightly less than the 350 Plus and 500 4matic. A fast charger Charging and Regeneration Using a 170 kW DC fast charger, the 90.6 Stepping on the accelerator results in an instant and strong launch, which is the beauty of EV torque. kW charger. Stay tuned.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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The standard Leaf S has a 149-mile all-electric range (AER) with a 40 kWh battery and a 110 kW electric motor producing the equivalent of 147 horsepower (hp) and 236 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) rates the 2024 Leaf SV Plus at 212 miles AER. We guarantee they will be pleased to see you.

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Smith Delivers First Electric Trucks to Major US Corporations

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Smith Electric Vehicles US delivered the first electric Newton trucks—the largest commercially available battery-electric-powered truck—to four Fortune 500 companies and two utility companies in an event hosted at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington DC. Earlier post.). Coca-Cola Enterprises.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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With a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, 47 kW (63 horsepower) electric motor and single-speed reduction gear transmission, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV has an approximate range of 160 kilometers (99 miles) in the Japanese 10-15 mode urban driving pattern and a top speed of approximately 130 km/h (81 mph). Battery Management Unit (BMU).

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