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Acura Doles Out More Info On the ZDX EV

The Truth About Cars

The 2024 ZDX rides on GM’s Ultium Platform and will feature Google built-in services. The setup brings Google Play features, Google Assistant, maps, and more. & We're left guessing regarding range, power, and other features. & & [Image: Acura] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

Green Car Congress

Beforehand, a “power lift” moves the charging plate integrated in the parking space into proximity with the underbody of the Golf. Inductive charging with a power lift is also safe and easy. It can accurately log whether the charging power listed for the station is actually available. e-Golf Intelligent Charge. million colors.

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See You On the EPN Solar Homes Tour

Creative Greenius

I’m just saying… Here’s a cool, custom interactive Google Map I created showing all 7 EPN Solar Homes Tour locations: View Larger Map. Or you can download a PDF flyer with all info by CLICKING HERE. I hope to see you at our very own local SolarFest tomorrow!

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

Green Car Congress

inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. The driving direction of the Golf is automatically controlled by the electromechanical power steering system. Digital Golf: Active Info Display, gesture control and online services.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

Plentiful Power. The Launch Edition features two motors, one up front and one in the rear, powered by a 78-kilowatt-hour battery. As the setup was done already, all I did was say, “Hey, Google, play Bluegrass,” and the friendly female voice said, “I’m choosing Indie Bluegrass from Spotify,” and that was that. Google in the car.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

Green Car Congress

Power is delivered to the rear wheels either via a standard-fitted six-speed manual transmission or, optionally, via an eight-speed automatic. The combination of a high power output and a simultaneous reduction in emissions is achieved by VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-Vanos variable camshaft timing.

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How One Bad Manny Can P**s Away Your Brand

Creative Greenius

And do you think anyone at Leviton bothered to even Google me? So I went on-line to track down Leviton’s EV customer service contact info. I am wondering if you think my EVSE is unrepairable and if you know of the likely cause for failure caused by a power surge. But the number was no longer in service.

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