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DOE: median driving range of EVs tops 250 miles for MY2020

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Since 2011, significant improvements in battery technologies and overall EV efficiency have led to an expanding number of EV models and increased driving ranges. The median EPA estimated range for all EV models offered in the 2020 model year exceeded 250 miles, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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DOE: median EV range in US grew from 73 miles in MY 2011 to 125 miles in MY

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In model year 2011, there were just three different models of all-electric vehicles (AEV) available and their ranges on a full charge (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) spanned from 63 to 94 miles. From 2011 to 2018, the median of the AEV ranges increased by 52 miles: from 73 to 125 miles. Source: DOE.

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Vantage Evx1000 troubleshooting.

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I have a 2011 Vantage EVX1000 that ran great for 2 years, now its cutting it self back and kind of bucking. im getting code 69 Controller: 1238, Fault: 69 Fault Name: External Supply Out of Range. Action: None, unless a action is programmed in VCL. Fault Cause: 1.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is based on the conventionally powered B-Class, for which the current generation has become a top seller since being launched in many countries in 2011. In the interests of optimizing range, the top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph (161 km/h). Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Car Group exceeds 600,000 vehicles sold on the CMA platform

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Since the acquisition by Geely ten years ago, Volvo Cars has completely renewed its product portfolio of SUVs, estates and sedans, and became the first traditional carmaker to commit to all-out electrification, supported by the introduction of its Recharge range. billion) in 2011 to SEK 274 billion (US$31.3 billion (US$1.6

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Chinese company reportedly seeks to invest $10B in Afghanistan’s lithium mining sector

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Geologists have long thought that Afghanistan could have massive, untapped stores of critical minerals—ranging from trillions of dollars. Source: USGS In September 2011, USGS announced the results in the report, “ Summaries of Important Areas for Mineral Investment and Production Opportunities of Nonfuel Minerals in Afghanistan.”

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OpEneR: improving EV range by optimizing energy management

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At its final review, the European research project OpEneR (“optimal energy consumption and recovery based on a system network”) presented collaboratively developed driving strategies and driver assistance systems to improve significantly the efficiency (and hence range) and safety of electric vehicles by optimizing energy management.

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