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Kia unveils Concept EV9 electric SUV

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It also features next-generation ultra-fast charging technology with a 350-kW charger that allows its advanced battery electric powertrain to replenish energy from 10% to 80% in 20-30 minutes. Concept EV9 measures 194 inches in length, 81 inches in width, 70 inches in height and has a wheelbase of 122 inches.

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Volkswagen ID.3 electric car video review

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On the front, you have the led headlights that shine that much brighter than halogen, lighting your way a lot more effectively at night. You’ve also got the sidelight lighting strip across the middle. Charging the VW ID.3. You have the charging flap located in the normal position where you would have your fuel flap.

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Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor long term review

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Our Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has many extras, including a Harman Kardon sound system with two subwoofers and wireless phone charging. It not only controls smartphone connectivity – working with Apple and Android phones – but also other major functions of the car. AC charging: 11kW, Type 2. DC charging: 155kW, CCS.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. We’re not ready to announce a vehicle solution yet. There is certainly data that exists around pricing information.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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seconds); efficient (combined city/highway 119 MPGe); affordable (as low as $17,495 in California net after Federal and state rebates); fun-to-drive electric vehicle targeted for the urban environment. It will be the first vehicle on the market to use the recently approved SAE combo charger for DC Fast Charging (J1772).

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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18:41 CST – Elon Musk noted that one thing that for the vast majority of people, things are affordability driven. Most times, it’s a matter of whether people can afford one. Affordability is what matters,” Musk said. A question about bidirectional charging was also asked. This is especially notable in Shanghai.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The plant, formerly the Michigan Truck Plant and the production site for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators SUVs, is one of three North American light truck plants Ford is retooling to build fuel-efficient global small cars in the coming years. The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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