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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV

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Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 Deformation elements are installed between the frame and the battery, and these are able to absorb additional forces in the event of a severe side impact.

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Ford announces China electrification push with new Mondeo PHEV and long-range electric SUV; 70% electrified line-up by 2025

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The Mondeo Energi will allow drivers to use battery power around town and gas for longer trips, reducing the inconvenience and costs of frequent stops at the gas station during their daily commute. If the battery of the Mondeo Energi is running low, it can easily be charged at home or the office.

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries. Although mileage data has been collected during demonstration events, it varies too widely to offer any indication of what to expect consistently.

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Seres unveils new NEV brand Landian and 1st model E5 with BYD, Huawei technology

CN EV Post

Seres today officially unveiled the Landian (蓝电) brand and made its first model, the plug-in hybrid E5, available with technology from Huawei and BYD , according to an online launch event. The Landian E5 is powered by Seres' DE-i electric drive platform, which uses the F31A 1.5L Landian literally means blue electricity in Chinese.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

It seems like a week hasn’t gone by without an email in my inbox from GM about an embargoed press release and some upcoming GM EV event or announcement. 4, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV have either become available or likely will be in 2021.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

When that company was bought out by ENEL X , Miftakhov used the substantial profit to launch ZeroAvia in Hollister, California to develop and manufacture fuel cell-powered electric aircraft using green hydrogen (locally produced by electrolysis of water using solar or wind power). It’s very cool." That rubbed me the wrong way.”

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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The C+pod comes with a cruising range of up to 150 km (93 miles) (WLTC mode, Class 1 test cycle when running on battery power; Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging.

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