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Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

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Other powered features, including a powered charge-port door situated on the driver’s side front quarter panel, a powered tailgate, flush-mounted door handles, powered side steps and a powered rear step with active diffuser, round out the list of powered features.

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The New Chevy Blazer EV Has Stumbled Twice in Recent Tests - Hard

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The publication saw eight warning lights during its trip between Los Angeles and San Diego. Unlike Williams, Edmunds got a 12-volt system error, but both experienced issues charging. The list of faults is long and won’t be all that interesting for many readers, but there are a few issues to address.

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Pike forecasts growth for wireless charging for plug-in vehicles, but tied to overall growth of plug-in market

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In a new research brief , Pike Research forecasts that wireless charging equipment for light duty plug-in vehicle sales will grow by a CAGR of 91% from 2013 to 2020, as wireless systems move from a retrofit technology to an integrated part of new EVs, reaching annual sales of 283,000 units in 2020.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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kW onboard charger that can charge up to 800 volts. Rapid charging with Level 2 at 50 kW and 400 volts will take the battery 10% to 80% in about 70 minutes. DC fast charging, at 250 kW and 800 volts, adds 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. The Ioniq 5 N can go about 25 minutes at full power before needing to be recharged.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light. Interior: Where Opulence and Technology Meet. inches long.

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The steering is light for around town and then is speed-dependent, so there is never a loss of road feel or the ability to accurately carve through mountains or traffic. A 240 volt/32 amp home charger will take 9.25 inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) infotainment touchscreen. kW charger. hours for a 10-to-100% charge.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. It’s highlighted by a distinctive LED head light design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. coefficient of drag.

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