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EGEB: The world’s most powerful wind turbine passes the typhoon test

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbines are awarded typhoon certification. United Auto Workers union says only US-made EVs should get tax incentives. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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

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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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VW provides details on e-Golf prior to launch at LA Auto Show

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announced details of the e-Golf, its first fully electric vehicle to go on sale in the US, prior to its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Studies in accident research have shown that about a quarter of accidents that involve personal injury are of the multi-collision type. Click to enlarge. Volkswagen of America, Inc. Earlier post.).

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins growing group of electric 3-row crossover SUVs

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On Wednesday, just before the Los Angeles auto show, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 battery-electric crossover made its global debut. for the Ioniq 9—reflecting thousands of hours of wind tunnel time to eliminate turbulence, reduce drag, and let the slab-sided SUV slip through the air using as little battery energy as possible.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

Below is an overview of the November 2021 LA auto show, where electric vehicles (EVs) stole the spotlight! All of this is a long-winded way to say that we love EVs and are excited to learn about new innovations in the industry whenever they come about. Most of us on the team at EVmatch are EV drivers, and we all are EV enthusiasts! .

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BCG forecasts electrified vehicles to take half of global auto market by 2030; hybrids to dominate

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Only when alternative energy sources—nuclear, wind, and solar, for example—become major factors in electricity generation will electric powertrains materially contribute to lowering atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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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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