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Nissan unveils LEAF e+ with additional power and range

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The high-capacity battery and more powerful motor in the LEAF e+ combine to produce 160 kilowatts of power and 340 N·m of torque, enabling faster acceleration when driving at high speeds. Thanks to an available new 70 kW (100 kW peak) Quick Charging system, the 2019 Nissan LEAF e+ can charge more efficiently.

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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It also charges the hybrid battery during regenerative braking. The Crosstrek Hybrid is capable of speeds up to 65 mph when in full electric mode and is a full second faster from 0 to 60 mph than the standard Crosstrek. The Remote Battery Charging Timer function allows to change charge setting remotely from smartphone app.

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Electrify America launches first mobile app, new membership options and new power-level pricing structure

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The company’s mobile app, available for both Android and iPhone, allows users to manage the entire charging session on their mobile phone. EV drivers can now locate a charger, pay for and start a charge, as well as track their charging session right from their smartphones, making charging with Electrify America even more convenient.

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Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k

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Today, Xiaomi officially launched its first-ever EV, the SU7 – decked out with advanced battery tech, lightning-fast charging, and a mouth-watering range – all for starting MSRPs that will turn some heads. Oh, the smartphone manufacturer released a new phone model to match the new EV as well. kWh BYD Blade 94.3 mph) 210 km/h (130.5

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Enevate announces ultrafast charging feature for its silicon Li-ion batteries

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Enevate Corporation, developer of a silicon-dominant composite anode material and high energy density batteries ( earlier post ), announced ultrafast charging for their batteries with HD-Energy Technology. Enevate’s new batteries enable smartphones, tablets, ultra-thin notebook PCs, and drones with longer runtimes in less space and weight.

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Electrify America installing 150/350 kW fast chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations

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This initiative will more than double the number of electric vehicle charging stations at Walmart stores across the US. The announcement is expected to make Walmart one of the leading electric vehicle charging station hosts in the US retail sector. Earlier post.). —Mark McNabb, President and CEO of Electrify America.

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Mercedes-Benz launches branded Wallbox charger across US, included with certain EVs

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To support this transition to sustainability, Mercedes has also developed and begun implementing a global charging ecosystem, which currently consists of 100,000 EV charging piles in the US alone. Last November, the German automaker opened its first branded Charging Hub in North America near its US headquarters outside Atlanta.