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Why gas stations should add EV chargers?

Setec Powerr

Not only can they provide new convenience for consumers, but they can also reduce the need for standard fuels and help retailers meet emissions goals. EV chargers are divided into two key types: AC chargers and DC fast chargers. Since 2020, over 5000 petrol stations have closed in the UK, signaling the onset of a paradigm shift.

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Volkswagen to offer 48V mild hybrid version of eighth-generation Golf in 2019

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group sibling Audi has been gradually introducing 48V mild hybrid systems as standard into its line-up since last year. The starter generator receives the necessary voltage via the battery and the 12-V power supply receives the required voltage via the DC/DC converter. The Volkswagen brand’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

EV Central

And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. An 800V architecture allows DC charging up to 270kW for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in as little as 21 minutes. So as well as a 12.6-inch

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Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

EV Central

That battery takes up to 85kW charge rate at a public DC charger, meaning 0-80 percent’s possible in 35 minutes. It’s included as standard and replicates the sound of an Abarth petrol engine through the brand’s signature Record Monza exhaust. Range is a very city-specific 253 to 265km (WLTP).

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charging stations business in India.

Electric Vehicles India

The charging stations are going to operate like a petrol pump here we can see how petrol pumps were operating like petrol pumps charging stations will be the limitless and everlasting business potential in India, charging stations are on their way to expanding and grabbing the global market in the coming years.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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MG4 priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs as $3000 discounts offered on ZS EV

EV Central

The first ground-up EV from the Chinese-owned British brand – the MG ZS electric SUV is build on the architecture of a petrol vehicle – the MG4 could be a major player at the entry-level end of the EV market. Charging can be done at up to 140kW on a DC charger, which MG claims will charge it from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 28 minutes.

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