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Electric car game-changer: Nissan to start rolling out solid-state battery EVs from 2028

EV Central

Nissan said it first began experimenting with the ground-breaking battery technology back in 2018 and says it has already shown off its new state-of-the-art production facility where the batteries will begin being made as soon as this year.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Both routes are curvy, winding their way through citrus and avocado groves, with 150 cresting at 6,716 feet. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery is replenished through plug-in charging, which is no different than what you do with your mobile phone every night. Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Touches of luxury & tech. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Charging and Regeneration. There are three charging speed options for the 77.4

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. The Wind and GT-Line versions also have decent towing capacity of 2,300 lbs. Cutting edge looks & tech. Head-turner–the new benchmark. News: Hyundai Lays Out an Electric Future.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV

Clean Fleet Report

The liquid-cooled 64-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking. The front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link suspension delivered a smooth and stable ride; tire and wind noise are at a minimum. The spacious interior contained accessible tech.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. Hyundai’s SmartSense safety tech is robust with advance driver assistance systems (ADAS). kWh and 77.4

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This time it’s Obama’s brainless comments in which, within the very same paragraph, he both proclaimed that GM was behind in high tech green technologies which he foolishly proclaims the road to commercial salvation, and then blasts the Volt as a project incapable of saving GM. — Tony 11. April 17, 2009 3:47 pm Link 1.

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