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

Drive Electric

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. fires per 100,000 sales. This is strikingly lower than 1,528 ICE fires per sale. So, how do EVs keep you safe from fire hazards?

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Exicom Tele-Systems IPO subscribed 10 times on first day of offer – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The IPO has a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to INR 329 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) component of up to 70.42 Exicom Tele-Systems is a power management solutions provider and operates under two business verticals — EV (Electrical Vehicle) charger solutions business and power solutions business.

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Potential Motors unveils the Adventure 1: an all-electric Overlanding van

Teslarati

This is powered with a 70kWh battery capable of a 100-mile offroad range, though the company has not specified an on-road range. And when options like the Ford F150 Lightning and Rivian R1T are available for sale with more range and for far less, this company may find it challenging to sell this vehicle.

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TVS subsidiary Ki Mobility forays into EV by launching EV service platform 

Electric Vehicles India

Ki Mobility Solutions will provide the manufacturers with a wide service network across 250-plus towns for sales, service, insurance, roadside assistance, charging stations and parts. Also read related article: TVS Motor partners Tata Power to develop EV charging infrastructure.

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Construction Companies Are Turning to EVs

Clean Fleet Report

Case offers a variety of electric options A Quieter, Smoother Ride Traditional construction equipment has an internal combustion engine (ICE)–usally diesel powered–that makes the vehicle vibrate and produce loud noises. Additionally, diesel-powered equipment is inefficient and harms the environment.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XVII)

The Truth About Cars

Note: In this article we’ll discuss the differences in interiors between a 1957 Eldorado Biarritz in green, and a ‘57 Eldorado Brougham in gray.) The assembly held the power window switch as well. The owner of this particular (for sale) Eldorado Brougham decided to restomod it a bit, and has installed a supercharged 4.4-liter

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An ENERGY STAR charger specification program update

Charged EVs

However, a significant number of products available online for sale directly to consumers through major retailers are not safety-tested. This article appeared in Charged Issue 52 – November/December 2020 – Subscribe now. To date, the list of ENERGY STAR-certified EV chargers includes more than 200 unique models from 15 manufacturers.

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