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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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Beyond contributing to an even more serene EV driving experience with reductions to wind noise, the optimized aerodynamics reduce drag by more than six percent over the previous model e-tron, resulting in an improved coefficient of drag value of 0.29 Instead of 12, there are now 14 windings. in the Q8 e-tron SUV and 0.27

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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

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Up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge in Fraunhofer IAO’s parking garage. This year will see the installation of a photovoltaic unit and a small wind power system at the Fraunhofer Institute Center Stuttgart IZS, where up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge at AC charge spots in the Fraunhofer Campus parking garage.

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Shell to close 1,000 gas stations to focus on EV charging deployment

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The report also notes the company’s plans to support key oils used in offshore winds and the development of EV batteries. The company’s charging network, Shell Recharge, made up around 1.7 percent of the public DC fast-charging network in the U.S. percent of those in the U.S.

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Volkswagen previewing mobile quick charging station; trials in 2019, production in 2020

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Each charging station enables DC quick charging with up to 100 kW. If, however, it is permanently attached to the power supply with up to 30 kW via alternating current, the battery pack perpetually recharges itself. The charging capacity of up to 360 kWh enables up to 15 e-vehicles, including members of Volkswagen’s new ID.

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Symbio FCell delivers first 5 Kangoo ZE electric utilities with fuel cell range extenders in La Manche

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This technology recharges the battery when it drops below a certain level and permits the vehicle to be refueled with 1.8 This technology recharges the battery when it drops below a certain level and permits the vehicle to be refueled with 1.8 La Manche is a département in West Normandy, France. Fleets Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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Volkswagen introduces near-series design study of the MEB-based flexible quick charging station at Geneva

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Connected to the grid or even off-grid, the station can charge up to four electric cars simultaneously, based on the principle of a ‘power bank’, two with DC quick charging. By contrast, when it is permanently connected to the mains power grid, the battery pack continuously and independently recharges itself.

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Mitsubishi Heavy to supply 500 kWh (normal) containerized Li-ion energy storage system to power grid of Orkney Islands

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The project aims at demonstrating power supply stabilization in the region by introducing cargo container-type large capacity energy storage system using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which has a maximum power output capacity of 2MW. Each battery container houses more than 2,000 units of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.