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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018. The MHSG can then seamlessly re-ignite the engine—in any situation—if the driver presses the throttle pedal.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

EV Match

Managed EV charging can enable dozens of beneficial features to EV chargers such as access control, payment processing, data reports, demand response eligibility, and more. Here we break down the benefits of managed or “smart” charging to drivers, property owners, utilities, and society at large.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

Here’s the Peugeot lion with a dichroic treatment on it to signify that it’s electric, apparently the badge changes colour according to the light and angle, to me from here it looks blue. Coming round the front you’ve got your automatic lights and alloy wheels. The CCS connector is your public rapid charge port.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Now in its 11th generation, (first launched in 1972), the 2022 Civic has gone through a complete exterior re-imagination. All base prices below include the $1,015 destination charge. Your numbers may differ.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) , which is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs to fight climate change, is among the agencies that are helping push the transition to sustainable transportation. Credit: Tesla Inc. Insights from CA’s Clean Air Protectors.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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A question about bidirectional charging was also asked. Elon Musk noted that bidirectional charging is not that useful since Powerwall is better. He states that Tesla reduced the cost of the Model 3 by 30% since 2018 as of 2022. He also sheds light on the need to shift the shipping industry to sustainability.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Clean Fleet Report

In 2018 Polestar became its own stand-alone car company and began its numerical offerings. Both measurements are best used to compare EVs as the actual miles you will get from a kWh of battery varies greatly based on the speed you’re traveling, the temperature and the style of driving. So what is a Polestar 2? kW onboard charger.

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