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EU funded project developing fast rechargeable zinc-polymer battery for hybrid and small electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

million (US$5 million) research project to create a new class of fast rechargeable zinc-polymer batteries for hybrid and small electric vehicle applications. The PolyZion (Fast rechargeable zinc-polymer battery based on ionic liquids) received funding of €2.4 An EU consortium is two years into a 3-year, €3.5 million (US$3.4

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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Before moving on further let us understand the types of EVs currently available in the market. The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. fine particulate matter pollution).

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. The LCA calculations used the interactive Life Cycle Assessment tool that is available for consumers on Green NCAP’s website.

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Lamborghini Urus PHEV gets more power, promises 60 km pure electric run

Baua Electric

litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine powering the car, paired with an electric motor. seconds, faster than the petrol-only version by 1.1 The SUV comes with more than 100 body colour options and 47 interior themes while there is a new 23-inch wheel option available for the customers. The Lamborghini Urus SE gets the same 4.0-litre

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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How Efficient Is Your EV? It’s Complicated

Cars That Think

Commonly available EVs have combined city/highway MPGe ratings ranging from 76 for the Jaguar I-Pace to 134 for the Tesla Model 3. But the efficiency equation is more complicated than that because, unlike petrol pumps, recharging stations do not transfer energy perfectly.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

Rent a petrol or diesel car for your holidays. In many places, electric cars are cheaper to rent than equivalent petrol cars. And as Europcar says on its website: Save on Petrol! Europcar provided a Shell Recharge card: you create an account, link your payment method and bingo! I pre-booked months in advance.

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