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Volvo Penta unveils dual-fuel hydrogen engine, cube battery

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CMB.TECH provides and trials the hydrogen add-on kit and tank system that works together with the Volvo Penta D8 engine and software. The first engines will be working in end-customers machines in Europe in 2023 as part of a market pilot project, which will be followed by small-scale production.

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Honda Fit EV leases now include Leviton Level 2 charging station

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As of 1 June 2013, all Honda Fit EV leases are including the Leviton 32 amp, 240 volt (Level 2) electric vehicle charging station. Using the Leviton station, Honda customers can charge their Fit EV in three hours, said Steve Center, Vice President of Environmental Business Development at American Honda Motor Co.,

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3 Great Ways to Look After an Electric Car

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They’re not just great for the environment, but they could be great for your bank account, too. Know Where To Get Parts There’ll be plenty of times where you’ll need to change some car parts, which often seems complicated and expensive. Charge it regularly, but make sure you’re not overcharging it.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power banks and more. GM once again noted with the announcement that it plans to expand V2H bidirectional charging technology across all its Ultium-based EVs by model year 2026. It’s good for charging at 19.2

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25 Must-Have Accessories for Electric Vehicles

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Whether you’re a new EV owner or a seasoned enthusiast, these 25 accessories will help you optimize your EV’s functionality, convenience, and style. Level 2 Home Charging Station A Level 2 home charging station is a significant investment for EV owners. Thus In 8 hours or fewer, the average EV can be fully charged.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD).

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H2ME has 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road in Germany, France and UK

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Powered by a compact 5 kW fuel cell module, coupled with a hydrogen storage unit and medium-size automotive battery pack, Symbio’s range-extender kit doubles the range of Renault’s electric-only Kangoo ZE model to 320 km. In addition, Daimler has deployed 40 B-Class F-CELL vehicles under H2ME in Germany.

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