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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date. The product is also eligible for national and regional subsidies in France (depending on income and region) and its cost of use and maintenance is reduced.

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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion.

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JRC: e-vehicle market in Europe is slowly gaining momentum, but breakthrough is needed

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Recharging infrastructure improving unevenly in different parts of Europe. The availability and development of EV recharging infrastructure is another important factor contributing to the development of e-mobility. In general terms, the recharging infrastructure has improved in Europe. Barriers to mass market uptake.

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Ampaire Eco Caravan hybrid-electric regional aircraft makes first flight

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Cost per available seat mile is near that of driving. In October, Ampaire announced a relationship with Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) for a range of worldwide maintenance service and support activities. The Eco Caravan reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 70%.

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Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announces partners for first series-produced electric truck: 14t e-Delivery

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CATL and Moura are responsible for the supply, management, distribution and maintenance of batteries. And this involves, for example, analyzing and installing recharging terminals in customers’ garages anywhere in Brazil. Within the e-Consortium Siemens will provide infrastructure, chargers and power to customers.

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Renault, Jiangling JV introducing electric sedan and services for ride-hailing at IAA

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Available solely on subscription, the offer will include packages and à la carte mobility solutions. A fleet of 40 Mobilize Limo will be deployed to validate services set to be made available throughout Europe starting in the second half of 2022. These services will also be available for other Renault Group’s electric vehicles.

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