EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While showing off the bZ Concept’s striking exterior, there were sadly no details on motors, drive, battery, charging, timing of a production version or potential pricing to provide some meat on the bones. Futuristic blade lighting with LED strip up front, surrounding a shark-like nose, is particularly arresting.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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Creative Greenius

JULY 2, 2009

If you’re like me you would have found Tuesday’s gathering in Santa Monica a very sexy day at the beach. I like me some really smart people of either sex who come together to offer solutions and who know what they’re talking about. But the Creative Greenius? I don’t need any sexy blondes to get my attention.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2024

At the front and rear there’s a pair of striking T-shaped rear lamps while the front grille itself is a smooth dark panel with a small vertical LED light element strip stretching across it. Charging will be at a rate of up to 125kW using a fast DC charger with a 10 to 80 per cent top-up taking around 20 minutes. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

Toyota’s debut EV is firmly middle-of-the-road in terms of price, size, range, performance, charge speed and features. A better-equipped all-wheel-drive’s $74,900 plus charges, so you’re looking at around $70,000 and $79,000 respectively to drive-away. Perhaps predictably, the BZ4X is pragmatism personified.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s a more sober and rational small family SUV boasting decent cabin space, long electric range, fast charging, premium features and smart tech. Kia asks $66,590 plus on-roads for the entry-level Niro S EV (about $70,600 drive-away), while our test Niro GT-Line EV is $72,360 plus charges, or some $76,500 drive away.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2020

All Camry models for 2021 also get an added dose of tech and luxury with a new floating multimedia screen in 7-inch or 9-inch sizes, plus a new herringbone seat pattern on the XLE grade. liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine and an electric motor (MG1), while using that motor and a second motor (MG2) for hybrid battery charging.

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EV Central

APRIL 13, 2023

It means you can travel, should you wish, a substantial distance between charges. Basically, if your electric car or plug-in (PHEV) vehicle has V2L tech, it has built-in bi-directional charging and an AC power outlet. Its charging time is 3-4 hours, there’s a top speed of 32km/h and it weighs 12.5kg.

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

On entering the car, this orb glows like an intricately weaved electrical hob (if you choose orange/red as your ambient light). Ambient colours also illuminate the door innards like a city light installation, while looming large in each A-pillar at the dashboard sides are digital screens to replace door mirrors. A tech too far?

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Price: $87,800 ($90,700 with seven-seat option) plus on-roads Range: 371km Max charge rate: 100kW Boot space: 130L (seven seats); 465L (rear row folded) If we swerve people movers, the Benz EQB mid-size SUV is the only fully electric seven-seater on sale in Australia. Tech goodies include twin 12.3-inch

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Boon for buyers of the new RWD Long Range is its larger battery can charge up to 205kW rather than the entry-level’s 135kW. For DC charging, that sees a 10-80% boost drop from 34 minutes to 28 minutes. I’ve chatted to enough Tech Bros and the like to grasp straight-line speed is bloody important to many EV buyers.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Inside, a 12.8-inch What don’t you get?

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

By prioritizing sustainability, diversity, and technological advancement, we’re not only driving economic progress but also leading the charge towards a greener, more inclusive future.” The robust growth of our auto sector stands as a testament to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and our domestic demand.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2023

Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. It can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e PHEV tech. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. The claimed fuel consumption rate is 2.0L/100km

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging. The Niro has the industry standard CCS combo plug that utilises the Type 2 system for slower AC charging. That AC charging can be done at up to 11kW, allowing for a full charge in about 6.5

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Despite being the cheapest Taycan the tech still feels otherworldy. A panoramic glass roof ($3370), Bose audio ($2840), heated front seats ($910), ambient lighting ($890) and Porsche logo puddle light ($600) substantially add to the bill and are hardly imperatives. We’re showing 100 percent charge and a range of 475km.

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EV Central

MAY 22, 2023

This means the Australian market 500e will be very well equipped with infotainment and driver-assist tech. This means tall occupants will feel they’re sitting uncomfortably high in the Fiat. A row of pushbutton switches in the lower edge of the instrument panel below the phone-charging tray are used to select gears.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A sweetener from the get-go are six years of free public charging (Chargefox), six years scheduled servicing and six years roadside assist. What is charging like for the Audi Q8 55 e-tron? Over the outgoing e-tron, the Q8 e-tron’s maximum DC charging performance is up by 20kW to 170kW. Standard kit is generous.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Tesla has confirmed it will revive the Model 3 Performance in the first half of 2024 – but it will be a whole lot faster, more focused and high tech than the original that surfaced globally in 2017. That Bluetooth tech is still in use, but Tesla has also now activated Ultra Wideband (UWB) for better accuracy.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2023

And while mainstream European brands like Renault and VW are planning performance versions of their coming small EVs, they’re years away from production. The suite of infotainment, driver-assist and safety tech is pretty impressive, including auto emergency braking, cruise control, lane-keeping assist and rear-view camera.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

It is designed for on-road service trucks to provide a quick charge to stranded battery electric vehicles similar to an “out-of-gas” situation. RE-Gen LLC will receive a $903,480 credit to support building a factory to produce Biomass Gasification Furnaces with a capacity of 250 systems/year. Aerovironment, Inc.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2022

The chips are used for a variety of purposes such as access control, storing data, lighting up under your skin, or storing cryptocurrencies. Could this be the tech version of tattoo addictions? Could this be the tech version of tattoo addictions? I was curious as to why Brandon had two chip implants. Credit: Brandon Dalaly.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When on the freeway, take a glance at the center round gauge that shows whether the hybrid system is in the charging, eco or power mode. Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency. Your numbers may differ. This feature-rich system is explained here.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The machines are already generating electricity at scores of installations, and the company’s backers include some of the biggest names in tech investing, including Bill Gates and Vinod Khosla. NASA Battery Tech to Deliver for the Grid EnerVenue’s nickel-hydrogen battery cells are 1.8

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This range-topping Kia EV9 GT-Line’s RRP is $121,000, then adds quite ridiculous $18,000 (in Queensland) on-road charges, pushing the bill to $139,000 drive-away. Perhaps the brothel-like red ambient light (see below) didn’t help matters, but you can choose from 64 alternative colours. For you NSW lot, it’s $140,200.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Then its stylishly integrated door handles, giant 21-inch five-spoke alloys, clamshell bonnet and strikingly detailed LED lights everywhere (I don’t want to think about their replacement cost). There’s serious intricacy to much of the body design – especially around its sculpted, light fantastic rear end. Theatrical inside too.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. Pricing is defined by battery size rather than tech or safety equipment, so it starts at $48,011 for the BYD Atto 3 Standard and rises to $51,011.35 BYD Atto 3. For a small runabout that’s pretty good.

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Get Electric Vehicle

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The average cost of charging an electric vehicle is $1 per gallon of gasoline… Prices haven’t been this low since the 1990s. You can save money on fuel by switching to an electric fleet and installing commercial charging stations on-site. Well…what does it cost to fuel an electric vehicle? . Improve Your Image.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging. From there, it’s a step up to the Korean contenders, starting with the EV6.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

” GM’s Earnings Call was the highlight of the evening as it shed new light on the automaker’s planned expansion of its electric vehicle lineup. Barra believes that, by the time Q3 and Q4 2022 roll around, “we’re going to be really starting to see the semiconductor constraints diminish.”

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 16, 2007

I took the 914 in to Alan at A & P Specialties this morning and his techs fixed the timing so the car runs smoothly again. The points were burned and had to be re-timed. The real acid test is if the car fires up tomorrow while getting cold all night.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s a huge challenge to create a performance EV to tug at the heart strings of enthusiast drivers, but through incredible tech and engineering Hyundai’s cracked it. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at Korea’s Yeongam Grand Prix circuit The Ioniq 5 N’s built using 800V architecture, allows for rapid charging.

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2022

Time spent driving the small crossover on motorways, country roads and city streets means we’re now able to judge whether Nissan is over-hyping or under-selling e-Power. Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: Qashqai e-Power tech step by step… Nissan Qashqai e-Power energy flow. It’s basically three-quarters of the 2.0-litre

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. But it’s the EV we’re most interested because it will likely use the 800V electrical architecture from the Kia EV6 and EV9. A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges. The claimed 0-60mph (0-96km/h) time was 4.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The GTE acronym generally applies to all sporty Volkswagen models with a high-tech plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The car has five operating modes: E-Mode, GTE, Hybrid, Off-road and Battery Hold/Battery Charge. There are also five drive modes: E-Mode; Hybrid; GTE; Off-road; and Battery Hold / Battery Charge. Click to enlarge.

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