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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

Green Car Congress

Beyond contributing to an even more serene EV driving experience with reductions to wind noise, the optimized aerodynamics reduce drag by more than six percent over the previous model e-tron, resulting in an improved coefficient of drag value of 0.29 Instead of 12, there are now 14 windings. in the Q8 e-tron SUV and 0.27

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. BY TIM BENFORD AND RAPP HANKINS OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON.

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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

Cars That Think

Schaeffler's pedal-powered generator enables new, chainless e-bike designs Schaeffler Schaeffler is an auto parts and industrial manufacturer which made its name as a ball-bearing and clutch maker. Han Goes, a Dutch consultant and bicycle designer, worked with a Korean auto supplier a decade ago on a personal portable chainless folding bike.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

Green Car Congress

At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. Standard convenience features include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and wireless phone charger. earlier post ). second 0-60 mph time in certain trim levels.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging. Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy.

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Electric Powered.Jerry Asher's Spirit of DC travels promote vehicles of the future

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Electric Powered Jerry Asher's Spirit of DC travels promote vehicles of the future By Gary Dickson -- Record-Bee Publisher LAKEPORT - Jerry Asher drove into Lakeport on Thursday, November 20. He is touring America with the Spirit of DC, a plug-in hybrid electric Toyota Prius. Asher said the DC on the car can be as in Washington, D.C.,

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First drive in the Maserati Grecale Folgore SUV: Italian luxury is going all-electric and we love it

Baua Electric

The Grecale Folgore can reach a top DC charge rate of 150 kW. The laminate windows keep the outside world out, although some wind noise can be heard at higher speeds, which is to be expected. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. It’s not exactly “Folgore”-fast on the straightaway, but it certainly gets the job done.