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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

The Truth About Cars

The electric G features a ladder frame design, selectable low range off-road gear reduction, an independent front suspension, and solid rear axle. Those electric motors are good for 579 horsepower and 859 lb-ft of torque. In terms of charging, it can hoover up electricity at 200 kW from a sufficiently robust DC fast charger.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories. For ages, this writer used a gasoline-powered pressure washer, firm in the belief it ran better and more reliably than any cheap electric plug-in unit ever would. Its total capacity is just over 1.0

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BMW Unleashes New 5 Series

The Truth About Cars

Those of you seeking a slightly hotter gasoline-fed option will be pointed towards the 540i xDrive – until the inevitable M variants appear – which packs a 3.0L Further up the food chain we find a pair of trims which start with the letter i, a vowel which BMW uses to denote its electric wares. Why not e, you ask? ft of twist.

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NREL and Ecopetrol in $2.3M CRADA agreement to optimize conversion of waste biomass to ethanol

Green Car Congress

The US Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is working with Ecopetrol, the largest oil company in Colombia, to process the residue from sugar cane and palm oil harvesting into fuel ethanol for blending with gasoline. The plant spoils quickly if the sugars aren’t squeezed out.

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The Ultimate Electric Watercraft Experience: Glide Through the Waves with the Electric Powered Motorized Surfboard

Spark Powered

Get ready to ride the waves like never before with the Electric Powered Motorized Surfboard – the ultimate electric watercraft for thrill-seekers and water enthusiasts. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the features that make this electric surfboard a must-have for any water sports lover.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

With standard all-wheel drive this five-passenger small SUV will be a popular car for those busy with daily in-town and commuting driving. liter, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total system 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. Visibility from all angles is excellent. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Customer story: Real-world examples of how our Emergency Mobile Charging Systems have made a difference

Setec Powerr

The development of electric vehicles is becoming a new revolution in the world. Singapore aims to achieve 100% electric vehicle penetration soon. to drive demand for electric vehicles by providing mobile charging services. system can also be used with electric vehicles using ChaDeMo connectors. Call a tow truck?