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Volvo 48V MHEV powertrain now available on all models

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In a broad portfolio upgrade, Volvo Cars announced that its 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain options are now available on every Volvo model, further boosting the company’s electrified offerings. Volvo Cars’ mild hybrids offer drivers up to 15% fuel savings and emission reductions in real-world driving.

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New BMW 5 Series Sedan now also available with plug-in hybrid drive

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Just a few weeks after the market launch of the all-electric BMW i5 and the combustion engine variants equipped exclusively with 48-volt mild hybrid technology, two plug-in hybrid models will already be launched in November 2023.

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BRUSA electric drive components now available in 750-volt versions; targeted for commercial and very high performance

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BRUSA Elektronik AG is now offering its proven electric-drive components—including motor, controller, power electronics, battery pack and chargers—in 750-volt versions. The new 750-volt products are suited for use in commercial vehicles and applications demanding very high output performance.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. The new design significantly reduces space requirements and weight compared to previous approaches for cooling and heating e-cars. E-Motor Stator with new braided winding.

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car to offer Chevrolet Volt

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be the first to offer Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles (EVs) for daily and weekly rentals later this month. The Volt vehicles will be available at the Mark Christopher Auto Center in Ontario, Calif., along with a new charging station.

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2 Affordable Used Electrified Cars Available Nationwide

CleanTechnica EVs

But as charging has gotten faster and available at more locations, the biggest concern has shifted to cost. I get into social media discussions all the time about how electric vehicles are the future, and the number one concern used to be how you will charge them. Since electric vehicles have lower fueling costs, lower […].

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Next-gen Chevy Volt improves charging experience for users

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Chevrolet says it has made the charging system in the next-generation Volt even easier for customers to recharge the battery and to check the charge status. The next-generation Volt debuts in January in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. The car will recognize when it arrives “home” based on GPS data.

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