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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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HEV driving mode, using the engine, leverages battery power to control engine revs, thereby reducing engine noise during acceleration. Adequate temperature of the lithium-ion battery is maintained using an air conditioning coolant. It provides a high quality driving space for not only BEV but also HEV mode driving.

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How EV Connect Can Help With EV Fleet Management

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It continues on through how you think about deployment — which cars have sufficient battery power available and where will they recharge along the route? And it affects questions of maintenance — you no longer need to worry about oil changes and similar maintenance, but how are you maximizing battery life and efficiency?

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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seconds while returning an estimated range of up to 300 miles (estimated range of up to 300 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA’s test procedure standards). Energy is no longer supplied to the two electric motors in this state, meaning no battery power is consumed.

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How the Adoption of Tesla’s NACS Charging Network is Changing the EV Market

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Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging network, considered to be the best charging infrastructure in the world, is joining forces with other major automakers, allowing them to adopt this revolutionary technology and make it available to their customers. Driving an electric vehicle is getting a whole lot easier. Not anymore.

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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs

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The new Kona receives a variety of updates—powertrains, connectivity, safety suite—driven by US customer research. Kona Electric utilizes a standard Level-II on-board charging system capable of a 7.2 kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics, with an estimated range of 258 miles based on internal testing.

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

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The electric Dodge Charger will be underpinned by Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which will power the first Jeep EVs in the US. All-wheel drive is standard on the new Charger. The system uses a high-voltage battery pack, a dual-integrated charge module, and a front and rear EDM. That’s 133% more than its predecessor.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Power is stored in a 14.1 Drive modes.

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