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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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The EQS marks the launch of a new generation of batteries with significantly higher energy density. The larger of the two batteries has a usable energy content of 107.8 The battery management software, developed in-house, allows updates over the air (OTA). kWh—around 26% more than the EQC.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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Plug-in hybrid vehicles often are not recharged regularly, which implies driving is often performed on the combustion engine. The low frequency of recharging reduces the share of electric driving and thereby increases fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions of plug-in hybrid vehicles in real-world driving.

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Daimler-BYD JV unveils battery-electric DENZA at Auto China; 47.5 kWh pack; focus on safety

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kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capacity, DENZA has a range of up to 300 km (186 miles). In light of the fact that the average daily driving distance in China is 50 to 80 kilometers a day, the typical customer will only have to recharge DENZA twice a week. China Electric (Battery)'

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Hyundai introduces enhanced IONIQ in Europe; BEV gets 38.3 kWh pack

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As of its launch in 2016, IONIQ was the world’s first car planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. kWh battery (up from 28 kWh). The new IONIQ Hybrid and Plug-in will be available to customers from July 2019. kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. kWh battery.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $24.9 million is available for buses and $3.3 million is available for supporting facilities and related equipment. A battery-electric bus qualifies as a zero-emission transit bus. Of that amount, $21.6

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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How much battery range do you need for your favorite road trips? You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime. How do you charge your EV at home or in public?