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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Eco-Friendly Exploration One of the most significant benefits of using an electric vehicle for camping is the reduced carbon footprint. By using clean energy, you can enjoy nature without contributing to air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions. Sometimes your engine noise might be irritating for your fellow campers on the campsite.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Keep charged.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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An array of electric camper vans will be released in coming years, with Renault and Opel the latest to showcase sustainable lifestyle offerings. The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. Anyone for Caviar? Luxury accommodation.

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Decoding the Mechanics: How the AC System in an Electric Vehicle Works?

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As the world rapidly embraces electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable transportation alternative, it’s important to understand the technology behind their various components.  In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of how the AC system in an electric vehicle works , shedding light on its functionality and benefits.

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BMW Manufacturing Introducing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment

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Fuel cells provide continuous power with no loss of power as the tank nears empty as opposed to battery-powered equipment that run slower as the battery nears empty. On average, it takes about 20 minutes to re-fuel a depleted battery.

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year. 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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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions.

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