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Easiest way to recharge an electric bike battery from the sun? QuietKat solar power charger review

Electrek

And when it comes to my electric bikes, which are kind of outdoor toys by definition, being able to charge in the field is a pretty darn neat trick for extending range when camping or just spending all day in the great outdoors. The post Easiest way to recharge an electric bike battery from the sun?

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

Green Car Congress

Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. The vehicle moves beneath the canopy during the day to maintain maximum concentrated solar irradiance. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Sion solar car update, electric Volvo XC90 details, Kia EV6 up-close photos: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The all-electric XC90 Recharge will get lidar sensors. And the Sono Sion solar EV is getting a bigger battery before advancing toward production. We take an up-close look at the Kia EV6—yes, the one with the numbers that rival the Model Y Performance. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrify America unveils its first application of megawatt-level energy storage

Green Car Congress

Electrify America recently unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, building upon the company’s existing BESS installations at more than 150 stations across the US, including more than 100 installations in California.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Solar Panel Tonneau Cover comes to life in new patent

Teslarati

However, the design is now hinting toward even more versatility and usefulness as the patent describes the potential use as a solar panel that will provide range for the all-electric truck by capturing the sun’s energy. Will be an option to add solar power that generates 15 miles per day, possibly more.

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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

Cars That Think

Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. It was manufactured in small volumes by Exxon, appeared at an electric vehicle show in Chicago in 1977, and served briefly as a coin cell battery. Did Exxon invent the rechargeable lithium battery? But then Exxon dropped it.

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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

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The 4xe is rated at 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range. Jeep 4xe Charging Stations will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity. With Level 2 charging, the 17 kWh battery pack in the Jeep Wrangler 4xe can be fully recharged in about two hours. liter engine.

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