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Volvo Cars introduces new single-motor C40 Recharge variant

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Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric XC40 Recharge. The company also unveiled a single electric motor variant of the pure electric C40 Recharge. C40 Recharge.

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EVE-Ai 360°: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Care as A Personal Trainer for Batteries

Electra Vehicles

Amid the intricacies of EV technology, the importance of maintaining and optimizing the core element of these vehicles – the battery – cannot be overstated. Introducing EVE-Ai 360° by Electra Vehicles , a beacon of innovation in the realm of electric vehicle battery care.

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Hercules EV opens $20M Series A round; targeting electric pickup in late 2022; Prieto solid-state batteries

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Hercules vehicles will offer integrated solar charging, long-range batteries and optional fuel-cell range-extender options. Hercules is commencing the Series A financing to support product development and add team members; the company currently is scouting locations for production of its components, including solid-state batteries.

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Moscow begins testing of the GAZelle e-City electric minibus

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The electric minibuses are equipped with terminals for contactless fare payment and USB ports for recharging personal devices. The NMC battery pack supports a range of 150 kilometers, according to the company. Such minibuses are suited for narrow roads and small passenger traffic.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

The Truth About Cars

On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. I couldn’t think of a use case where needing to be in the driver’s seat with the key on your person would inconvenience you except for a scenario where a driver runs into a store and leaves passengers to play with the radio. And it looks cool.

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Electric three-wheelers design for handicapped persons 

Electric Vehicles India

Electric three-wheelers design for handicapped persons . Here in this article, we will be discussing all-electric three-wheelers (autos) designs especially for handicapped people which means it can also be run by a handicapped person or handicapped user-friendly vehicle. Electric three-wheelers for handicapped. Driving tool kit.

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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

Cars That Think

E-bikes are powered by relatively small batteries that can be wrangled by the average person who can handle a carton of milk. Also crucial to Yamaha’s plan is that the batteries will not be owned, but rented, by the e-bike owners. And longer life means more profitability for a company offering batteries-as-a-service.

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