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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

Green Car Congress

The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). The new batteries are all housed under the floor of the vehicle, with no impact on ground clearance.

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Opinion: Top Ways Volkswagen ID4 is a Game-Changer in 2023

Clean Fleet Report

VW Has Unveiled a Fantastic Car with an Affordable Starting Price Style and functionality When most folks are considering their first EV, the conversion inevitably trends toward cost. Although not sluggish compared to conventional compact crossover benchmarks, some tests reveal that hitting 60 mph takes a leisurely 7.6

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UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

Green Car Congress

A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. Electric only drive has been limited to propel the vehicle at a speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph). Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins. Source: Cranfield.

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The best electric bicycle conversion kits

Green Authority

Electric bicycles are getting more popular, and if there’s something in you that wants to turn your conventional bike into an ebike, don’t worry because all it takes is to find the best electric bicycle conversion kit. These conversion kits work just like how you turn traditional skateboards into electric skateboards using conversion kits.

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2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

A high-pitched whistle was occasionally noticed from the driver’s window over 45-50 mph, too. Conversely, upon returning to Detroit, I encountered what appeared to be a massive delay according to the roadside “X Minutes to Whatever Street Via I-75” signs. I’m not quite there yet in my world.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Subtopic 6A: Solid State Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Devices. For heavy duty vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured under a load representative of a typical long-haul Class 8 truck with vehicle weight of 65,000 lbs traveling on a level road at 65 mph.

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Could Rivian R3 EV revive a stagnant small-car market?

Baua Electric

All of the above “When I was first talking about this with RJ we were going through the conception of it and the conversation we had was just, like, I don’t want to fall into a segment, I want people to just say it’s an R3,” recalled Hammoud, in a Q&A session with media. And nobody really has an answer, and that’s great.”

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