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Beijing show: Mini Aceman electric wagon confirmed for Australia to fight Cupra Born, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008

EV Central

While pricing has yet to be announced, logical opposition for the Aceman in Australia will include premium-priced small EVs such as the Peugeot e-2008 , Cupra Born and forthcoming Jeep Avenger. and 14.9kWh/100km. 2024 Mini Aceman interior. 14.8kWh/100km. A higher performance JCW Aceman model is expected to launch later.

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Fusion Tech Finds Geothermal Energy Application

Cars That Think

In 2008, Woskov began intensively studying whether the approach could be an affordable improvement on mechanical drilling. So it wasn’t much of a jump to make the connection that if we can melt steel chambers and vaporize them, we could melt rocks.”

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

Blink Charging

The US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office reported a remarkable 89% decrease in the cost of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery packs between 2008 and 2022. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh.

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This startup leverages dash cam tech to make Indian roads safer – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The journey of SafeCams began with a simple observation by Vanesh Naidoo, its co-founder, during his time in India in 2008. New Delhi: In the bustling streets of India, where traffic can be chaotic and accidents all too common, one company is revolutionizing road safety through innovative dash cam technology.

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Elon Musk sets Tesla Roadster unveiling to the end of 2024

Teslarati

First introduced in 2008, the Tesla Roadster quickly gained acclaim for its cutting-edge technology, blistering performance, and sleek design. Besides battery tech advancements, Tesla has greatly improved its production lines thanks to the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and MOBI.E Tech (Portugal) to Promote Electric Mobility

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Tech have partnered for the promotion of electric mobility in Portugal. Tech is actively working towards deploying the MOBI.E The LOI follows the Agreement signed between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Portugal in 2008 for the implementation of a nationwide electric mobility program in the country.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

Now the ink has dried it’s expected Stellantis will co-develop its own batteries with its French partner using its latest secret tech that’s claimed to slash battery weight by as much as 50 per cent while improving efficiency. But one thing is for sure, Stellantis better be quick.

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