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Confirmed for Australia! 2026 Alpine A390 tri-motor terror coming to fight the Porsche Macan and Tesal Model Y Performance

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The second model in Alpine’s Dream Garage, the all-new A390 joins the Renault 5 E-Tech-based A290 hatch and will be followed shortly after by the battery-powered A110 coupe replacement. inch digital instrument cluster combined with a Google-powered 12-inch infotainment means the Alpine SUV doesn’t lack for tech.

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Diesel Doom! 2026 Kia PV5 means the end is in sight for traditional turbo-diesel delivery vans

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At that money in Australia, the new Kia PV5 would match the default Toyota on price, but also deliver ultra-low running costs and reasonable recharging times that should encourage many fleet operators to make the switch to EV. inch infotainment system that run Google Android Automotive operating system. Buzz Cargo. 2026 Kia PV5.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake revealed: The Benz wagon reinvented as an EV, but will SUV-mad Aussie care?

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Like the sedan, the Shooting Brake version of the CLA features an 800-volt electrical system that allows for ultra-fast charging of the 85kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery, providing for super-quick top-ups. A 10-80 per cent recharge takes around 22 minutes. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA. Home charging is up to 22kW using a wall box.

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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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Silicon anodes have much higher specific capacity compared to graphite anodes which are used in conventional lithium ion batteries. However, in particle or film structures silicon is not stable and lasts only a few recharge cycles.

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The Volvo Recharge

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Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Volvo ReCharge Concept makes its debut in a specially designed Volvo C30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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In addition to the 3-mode E-Drive system, the Fit EV will include several interactive coaching systems to assist the driver in maximizing battery range. A special meter display advises the driver when to shut off air conditioning and other accessories to conserve battery power. Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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ChargePoint’s DC fast chargers would supply Volvo’s C40 Recharge from 20 percent state of charge to 90 percent in just 40 minutes. Volvo Recharge models with Google embedded can use the ChargePoint app to locate and access the Starbucks-located charging stations along the route.