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Audi launches 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model refresh with improved range, power, and charging

Baua Electric

Audi refreshes 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model year Audi USA outlined its comprehensive updates to the 2024 Q4 e-tron 55 quattro in a press release today, so let’s dig in. The team also added a new post-conditioning feature that utilizes the EV’s thermal management system to cool the battery if it gets too hot after driving or charging.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Horsepower is 452 for the standard range version and 580 for the extended range truck, and the torque for both versions is 775 pound-feet. The standard-range version has a 98-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery with an 11.3/10.5 The extended-range version ups the battery capacity to 131 kWh with a 19.2/17.6

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Ampera to take lead on iZEUS project

Green Cars News

The Vauxhall/Opel Ampera extended range vehicle has proven a big hit since its arrival in the European market after debuting as the Chevrolet Volt in the USA: and now it is set to take the lead in a new research subject. Latest News Green cars Electric cars Vauxhall'

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Chevrolet Volt continues to be top seller for plug-in vehicles

Green Cars News

The Chevrolet Volt (pictured) is once again the top selling plug-in vehicle in the USA, according to official statistics for October. During the month it broke its own sales record delivering 2,961 Volt extended range [.].

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What does the future hold for lithium-ion batteries?

Green Cars News

His forecast can be divided into application segments with Anderman seeing the greatest opportunities in the mini EV and extended range electric vehicle market. Tags: Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries Advanced Automotive Batteries.

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New GM expected within 90 days

Green Cars News

The new company will focus on four core brands in the USA - Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC and will feature fewer nameplates. GM also wants to improve the fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet and will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in 2010.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

Baua Electric

Volvo EX90 (Source: Volvo) Volvo Car USA spokesperson Russell Datz told Electrek Volvo EX30 deliveries are still on track to begin in the US this summer. The electric SUV will be available in two powertrains: Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance. Let us know what you think in the comments.

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