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Raejean & Tessie’s photographic EV road trip

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She recommended a small, battery-powered, $8 lantern for ambient light, good for both inside and outside the car. My favorite was the new charger in Hines, Oregon, that connected the Supercharger dots for me. We would be traveling 2800 miles across five states in 19 days, and Tesie clearly did not want to go hungry.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle. These methods have been in use successfully in BMW workshops since 2003.

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Fraunhofer IAF develops first monolithically integrated GaN half bridge for voltage converters for e-mobility

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In power electronics components, this is the standard volt class for grid-connected electrical devices, ranging from tablets and washing machines to e-bikes and electric cars. Monolithic integration combines several components on a single GaN chip, enabling extremely small, powerful systems to be created.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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Consider the maintenance required for charging particular vehicles, and their battery power. FleetPartners engaged with electrical consultancy experts Wedgewood White to conduct a fact-finding workshop, followed by a comprehensive assessment of electricity demand and capacity, including peak usage times. Business example.

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PEUGEOT Sport and TOTAL release details of HYBRID4 500KW powertrain for FIA WEC; 900V battery

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The motor generator unit will be equipped with a lightweight, high-efficiency single- speed transmission and a latest-generation inverter to transfer battery power to the motor. It will have the capacity to use all the energy available in the battery instantly thanks to the powertrain’s energy management system strategies.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi, during a fuel cell technology workshop held at the LA show, and may be ready to talk about that technology by the end of next year. Both the front and rear axles have no mechanical connections for the transmission of power.

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