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Wallbox and Kia America partner on bidirectional EV charging; Quasar 2 and EV9

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Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. Across the US, unforeseen power outages cost the US economy $150 billion annually. Wallbox expects Quasar 2 to be the first EV charger allowing bidirectional charging with the Kia EV9.

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Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

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Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the Volvo I-Torque. The current business environment is a perfect example, where diesel prices are pacing well beyond $4 per gallon and the pressure on transportation is high. —Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing at Volvo Trucks North America.

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Tesla announces Model Y price increase coming to Europe

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Tesla has announced its latest price increases set to hit one of its vehicles, with the automaker this time planning to increase the price of its economy-level Model Y SUV in multiple European countries. The post Tesla announces Model Y price increase coming to Europe appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Electrify Canada Switches To kWh Pricing

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Earlier this year, Electrify America changed the pricing structure for EV charging. Instead of charging a flat-rate across all stations, [continued] The post Electrify Canada Switches To kWh Pricing appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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Confidence continues to grow among Volvo Trucks North America customers as orders increase following the next-generation release of the D13TC engine in 2020. Volvo Trucks North America’s latest-generation D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard on all VNL models.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Pricing Revealed

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Photo credit: Hyundai Hyundai announces the price range for the 2024 Santa Fe lineup, beginning at an entry-level price of $33,950. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Hyundai Motor America reserves the right to change prices and features at any time. Turbo engine for improved fuel economy.

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Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

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Volkswagen of America Inc. is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Based on an average price of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of $550. kWh, up from 24.2