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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. That’s partly due to the weight; the electric XC40 is a whopping 900 pounds heavier than the AWD gasoline version.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. They need to be plugged into an external power source, such as a charging station or an electrical outlet, to recharge their batteries. #2

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Charging Safety.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

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Who wants to hear yet another article on ‘daddy owns a flash car’?… Buying the perfect electric car for Mums. There could not be a better candidate for such an article! So what makes you think you’ll run out of charge?” me neither, particularly as it is mothers day! Let’s change things up a little. Mum, Get a Tesla!”.

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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This exponential growth highlights the increasing adoption and popularity of electric vehicles in the market. If you find yourself considering the purchase of an electric car and are in search of a comprehensive guide , look no further. 1 Budget Purchasing an electric car in India requires careful consideration of its price tag. . #3

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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The e-motor also provides regenerative braking to recharge the battery, and there’s an integrated 33 kW (44 hp) starter-generator as well. The charging port sits high up on the cowl, between the back of the hood and the front edge of the driver’s door. Over five days, we put 276 miles on our test Wrangler 4xe. Default: hybrid, not EV.

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BMW iX electric SUV launched in India 

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BMW iX electric SUV launched in India . The German luxury car brand BMW has launched its fully electric SUV BMW iX in India with a price tag of Rs 1,15,90,000 (ex-showroom). The all-electric SUV BMW iX comes with a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP which is very important in any vehicle.

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