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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge. Volvo’s first EV.

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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

Green Car Congress

Credit: ACS, Lee et al. Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). They excluded other factors such as insurance, purchase incentives, tax credits, or penalties.

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge , GCR found that this already appealing Swedish SUV package adds more electric range, more power, and more refinement, making it now a nearly ideal pick for families who aren’t always sure about where they’ll be plugging in on the go. With the recent addition of the Volkswagen ID.4

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic, or coasting down hills recharges the battery. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

Charged EVs

Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition.

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

Since the utility grid has lower demand during overnight hours, the recharging of plug-ins would not add to the peak load. This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases.

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Lucid Gravity drive, Acura ZDX review, Jeep plug-in hybrid pickup: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

The Biden administration provided updated EV tax credit rules for manufacturers and suppliers on Friday, and they amount to an easing of critical-mineral origin requirements over the next two years that could result in more vehicles eligible for the top $7,500 credit. Or they’re offering a $2,000 incentive on the Polestar 2.

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