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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

Green Car Congress

When the driver releases the accelerator, the generator transforms the kinetic energy into electricity to be stored in the 48V battery. In addition, the stored energy can be used to provide additional drive power when it is fed back to the 48V starter-generator. New, more powerful plug-in-hybrid drivetrain.

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Pedego Moto puts the ‘fun’ in functional transportation

Baua Electric

This brawny, two-person, class 2/3 beast leaves its competitors in the dust in so many ways. With their excellent brick-and-mortar stores, many, if not most, Americans’ first e-bike experience is renting or trying an e-bike at a Pedego store. No other bike company is doing more to get Americans onto e-bikes. It is $3995.

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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

Baua Electric

That permits owners to operate it like a traditional vehicle, but only on roads posted up to 35 mph (56 km/h). market, we’re not only riding the wave of an emerging mobility revolution, but also redefining personal vehicles in an innovative way that benefits both traffic and the environment.” In other words, most roads in most cities.

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Get Blix’s Ultra e-bike with free accessories from $1,399, Anker PowerCore Reserve Power Station $110, and more

Baua Electric

The Blix Ultra e-bike is equipped with a 750W geared rear hub motor and your choice between one or two 48V batteries that pushes this e-bike up to max speeds of 20 to 28 MPH and travels a range of 40-80 miles, depending on your choice of battery setup. inches and only weighs 5 pounds, making it easy to store and carry. inches by 4.59

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. Level 1 (120v) charging is practical when a charge of approximately 5 mph is acceptable, while Level 2 and Level 3 must be utilized for a faster charge. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 Here, the trunk lid closes as soon as the person with the Passat key moves away from it; the car is also automatically locked. Progress has also been made in the area of personalization. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0 and coasting with engine off.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads. Rapid Acceleration. Stepping hard on the gas pedal decreases fuel efficiency and wastes money.

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