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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. A propane-based 800-volt heat pump also requires significantly less energy. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance.

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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

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Porsche’s vision is that if the Mission X goes into series production, then it should: be the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nürburgring Nordschleife; have a power-to-weight ratio of roughly one PS per kilogram; achieve downforce values that are well in excess of those delivered by the current 911 GT3 RS; and offer significantly improved charging (..)

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Tesla Cybertruck could be headed to Germany in the coming months

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Still, CEO Elon Musk stated last month that it would be “very difficult” to make the Cybertruck road legal in China, and while he didn’t give specific reasoning, similar claims have been made about whether the truck could ever become available to buy in Europe. Even since it began going on display in U.S.

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Tesla Solar City layoffs, Chevrolet Volt recall, and EPA staff levels: Today's Car News

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Chevrolet issues a recall for the 2013 Volt. EPA staff levels are below legal levels. Tesla's recent layoffs have hit Solar City installers. And an energy industry poll says Americans aren't fond of the electric-car tax credit. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Last week, Tesla said it would lay off 9 percent of its workforce.

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Volkwagen recalls 100% of ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to flammable interior materials

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One in April resolved doors opening during driving , one in April helped address a stalling issue, and another in January took care of an electrical issue with the 12-volt battery that could have resulted in a battery fire. 4 vehicle produced on or after August 1, 2023, will not be subject to the recall. I’d love to hear from you!

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We Are Now Legal!!!

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and taking about 6 hours to charge @ 10amps per charger from a standard 115 volt ac plug rated at 15 amps. We are averaging about 25 km's (15.33 miles) per charge with a charging cost that has averaged about $0.67 The top speed averages about 80 km per hour (49.71

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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volt mild-hybrid technology to further reduce fuel costs for owners and operators. Anticipated fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emission figures: New EcoBlue Hybrid 48-volt mild hybrid technology becomes available for selected manual transmission variants and has been optimized to enhance fuel efficiency.

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