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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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EV ARC units are independently rated to withstand winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 The additional 22 EV ARC charging stations will be deployed in other rural areas of the state and will be available by the end of 2020. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage. Parking Lot, 1st Street/E.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Limited quantities of the Stealth Black and Gravity Gray Bird Bike are available now with an MSRP of $2,299. Kenda puncture-resistant tires minimize the likelihood of a flat. Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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The new models are available now to customers in Europe. The degree of coasting recuperation can be set to any of three stages by means of paddles on the steering wheel, and there are now greater distinctions between the three, which allows the driver the option of a more pronounced “one-pedal feeling.” mi) or so of range.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). While running on electricity alone, the Cayenne E-Hybrid can travel up to 83 mph (134 km/h) and up to 44 kilometers (27 miles) (NEDC). seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

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Volvo Trucks introduces Volvo Active Driver Assist; combining radar and camera for emergency braking

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Braking assist will be applied—at speeds greater than 15 mph (24 km/h)—when the system recognizes the stationary object as a vehicle, independent of whether cruise control is engaged. The driver will receive a warning up to 3.5 Cruise control does not have to be engaged for the Volvo Active Driver Assist system to work.

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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When applying the gas pedal gingerly, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid managed to creep up to 20 mph on electric power, but only if the outside temperature was above 50° F and the heat or air conditioner was turned off. The XV Crosstrek Hybrid underwhelmed Consumer Reports’ engineers, as testers found it to be a halfhearted hybrid.

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Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

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Speed: Up to 25 mph. Available now for purchase, lease, or rent; custom builds delivered in 90-120 days. The basic specifications for the Model Year 2022 4x2 e-TRIEVER remain unchanged from the prior Model Year 2021 4x2 T-Series: GCWR: 81,000 lbs. Battery Capacity: 180 kWh or 100 kWh. Charge Rate: Up to 70 kW.