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Audi Unveils Battery-Powered EV Fast-Charging Hub Pilot Project

CleanTechnica EVs

It is widely accepted that the days of the internal combustion engine are well and truly numbered. Audi is wise to this fact and is now trying to position itself as one of the leaders in the charge to a completely electric vehicle world. Recognizing that as the number of electric vehicles on the roads […].

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Progress Rail develops battery-powered switcher locomotive EMD Joule; pilot phase this year

Green Car Congress

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale—one of the largest mining companies in the world. The new EMD Joule switcher includes battery capacity being delivered to Vale of 1.9

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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

Setec Powerr

While manufacturers typically strive to increase the battery capacity to improve the range of an EV, the “EV 80% rule” suggests that Charging the EV to about 80% will maintain optimal battery performance and life over time. Why is 80% battery capacity the optimal choice? Charging is not linear.

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Mazda’s first EV MX-30 coming to US market in fall 2021; series-hybrid version with rotary engine to follow

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The battery-powered MX-30 will begin the introduction of additional electrified models, including a series plug-in hybrid with a rotary generator for MX-30, a plug-in hybrid for our new large platform, and a traditional hybrid for our new American-made crossover. —Jeff Guyton, President of Mazda North American Operations.

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Charge It Up

The Truth About Cars

The Ramcharger rides on Stellantis' STLA Frame body-on-frame platform for large electric vehicles and it offers vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-home charging. Yes, an internal combustion engine. Or the EDMs can use generator power AND battery power for, uh, max power (apologies to Homer Simpson).

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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

Green Car Congress

This battery system is internally estimated to recharge from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 43 minutes with available 400V fast-charging capability. The standard battery is estimated to provide approximately 197 miles of range based on preliminary internal tests. N Line and Limited trims offer a 1.6-liter The Kona 1.6L

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter liter four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. A second high-voltage motor generator is much more powerful. liter engine and electric motor.

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