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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

Green Car Congress

million: ALD Technical Solutions is developing light-weight, easy-to-install, long-lasting, and cost-effective structural composite reinforcement system which will be installed and cured-in-place around existing Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced transmission lines to increase power capacity and power efficiency, and also decrease sag.

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

At $59,990 in a single well-equipped trim level — the e-2008 GT — it’s cheap compared to fellow Euro models like the BMW iX1 xDrive30 ($87k) or the Mercedes-Benz EQA ($78k). Outside, that means 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, keyless entry and start, auto headlights and a sunroof. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy with a Raspberry Pi Pico

Cars That Think

So when I decided to build a cheap DIY scintillating gamma spectrometer, it was the natural choice—although I didn’t realize I’d find myself navigating around teething problems of the sort that often affect a first-generation integrated circuit. I wanted to see if I could make it easy and affordable to build a spectrometer.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

Range figures are according to the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle. 2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV 551km: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, $68,400 Cracking range for the price, the long range version of the Polestar 2 can be DC fast-charged from 10-80 percent charge in as little as 35 minutes.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia doesn’t quote a maximum charge power when using faster DC charging , instead cheekily pointing out it can be charged from a 350kW charger (as any other EV capable of DC charging can). DC charging : 105kW (estimated), CCS combo plug. Range : 460km (WLTP).

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Porsche Taycan GTS review

EV Central

There’s a GTS-exclusive SportDesign high gloss black rear diffuser, black side skirts and front bumper, while a black Porsche logo is integrated into the rear light strip. Most were (arguably) unnecessary, but you’ll need an extra $1000 to get three rear seats (standard is just the two), ambient lighting’s $890 and a puddle light $600.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

EV Central

No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. That makes it great for zotting around town between traffic lights and, of course, it does it quietly. The BYD Atto 3 is another step along the road to affordable battery electric vehicles. 0-100km/h: 7.3

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