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Schaeffler demo vehicle hits 2020 CAFE targets without electrification; 15% cut in fuel consumption; 48V hybrid system for 2025

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Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America demo vehicle in Detroit. Based on the current version of a popular mid-size SUV, the demonstration vehicle achieves the limit values specified by the CAFE standard for 2020 with no additional electrification of the powertrain. Lower left , all-wheel drive disconnect clutch.

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Ricardo and partners developing new EV and extended range EV technology demo platform for larger segment vehicles

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Ricardo, in collaboration with its partners in the Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP) ( earlier post ), is developing a new electric vehicle (EV) technology platform to demonstrate technologies capable of delivering acceptable performance across all vehicle market segments.

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ABB joins CharIN; taking Combined Charging System to the next level; 150 kW demos, targeting 350 kW

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CharIN was founded by Audi, BMW, Daimler, Mennekes, Opel, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, TÜV SÜD and Volkswagen to focus on developing and establishing the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the standard for charging battery-powered electric vehicles of all kinds. This would significantly reduce battery electric vehicle charging times.

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Bargain hunting? The seven best used EVs under $40,000 in 2025

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Electric car resale value has been a hot topic of late, and as new and used EV prices fall, its created a tempting buyers market. Best range hero EV: Hyundai Kona Electric (2019-22) from $26,000 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander. Numbers quoted here are based on research at Carsales and Facebook Marketplace. Solid buying.

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Tesla Cybertruck round steering wheel option was hiding in plain sight

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Similar steering yokes were spotted in later alpha prototypes of the all-electric pickup truck. It also included capacitive buttons for features like the turn signals, similar to the flagship sedan and SUV. The round steering wheel could be seen in the Optimus demo video that Tesla showcased during the 2023 Cyber Roundup.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

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Crayon paint ($5000), body-coloured 21-inch Mission E Design wheels ($11,400), panoramic roof ($3370), Sports Chrono pack ($2360) and all-important longer-range Performance Battery Plus ($12,020). Not easy shedding almost $100k in a year, but that’s the case for an ex-demo 4000km-old ’22 BMW i7 limo up for sale in Victoria.

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REE Automotive’s modular REEcorners enable an unprecedented amount of flexibility in EV design

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REEs vehicles also use an innovative x-by-wire systemdrive, steering and braking are all controlled electronically. REEs platform includes both electrical and mechanical connection points to make it easy for upfitters to create an endless variety of vocational vehicles. Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotives VP of Engineering.

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