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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. Not enough to take you deep into the wilds, but adding 170km through optimal charging – it’s able to DC recharge up to 80kW – should take only 30 minutes.

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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When it arrives next year the Tonale is tipped to be Alfa Romeo’s first-ever EV, if you ignore the battery-powered version of the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale supercar. Finally, an all-wheel powertrain could gift the Alfa Tonale up to 240kW and 509Nm, plus a 525km range courtesy of its 73kWh battery.

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Flicking the Switch on Truck Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Why connecting truck charging stations to the electricity grid is technically and economically feasible. Truck makers are now focusing on bringing battery-powered trucks to the mass market for all vehicle segments, and including long-haul starting from 2024. Originally published on Transport & Environment.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC to ditch plug-in hybrid tech for Australia, EVs the focus

EV Central

“A significant government incentive or boost in local charging infrastructure may make us revaluate our plans, but we are confident our future EV product portfolio will be strong enough to continue the current momentum.” Larger battery packs mean they’re good for 100km-plus of real-world driving using only battery power.

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Face off! Updated Mercedes-Benz EQS electric saloon gets S-Class grille and styling cues to tempt more buyers

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Below it there’s now also the choice of adding a sportier AMG-Line front bumper that features, what looks like at least, two large air intakes that would normally feed cool air to a hungry V8 – except that the EQS remains battery-powered. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS. The post Face off!

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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

Green Car Congress

The drivetrain has been re-engineered in a number of significant areas to suit its new role, while changes have been made to the vehicle shell to ensure there has been no compromise to cargo space. dCi-powered NV200, with final figures to be confirmed later this year. Fleet operators, meanwhile, will love the low running costs.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

Green Car Congress

With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 From the autumn of 2017 a 22 kW fast charger will be available as an option in Europe. This enables the smart electric drive to be charged in less than 45 minutes (0-80%) when local conditions allow three-phase charging. the daily commute.