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Review: Test riding Honda’s Motocompacto electric scooter, aka the battery-powered suitcase

Electrek

I recently got the chance to test ride Honda’s new Motocompacto, a battery-powered suitcase with wheels that comes complete with an underwhelming 15 mph top speed and an adorable bell, which I must say has to be my favorite feature by far. Overall, the Motocompacto’s strongest aspect is its looks, followed by its portability.

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Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — now for $120,000 less

Baua Electric

When we last covered Range , its electric trailer system had just undergone independent testing that found a 36% real-world improvement on a 25-mile urban/high loop at 60 mph top speeds with a 59,000 lb. I’m betting batteries , for what it’s worth – but Range Energy customers will be able to put their electric trailers to work behind either!

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GM heat pump recovers energy from EV battery to power heating & propulsion while helping conserve range: Ultium Energy Recovery

Green Car Congress

EV batteries, power electronics and other propulsion components produce heat. Energy recovery precools the propulsion system to help the all-electric supertruck accelerate from 0-60 mph in approximately 3 seconds. Ultium energy recovery is available on all current Ultium vehicles and planned for future Ultium vehicles.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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E-Save Mode: Gives priority to the conventional engine to preserve battery charge, with a Passive option to maintain the charge and an Active option to help recharge the battery. The Hornet R/T PHEV all-wheel drive system adjusts power automatically between the 1.3-liter Both powertrains feature standard all-wheel drive.

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Think EVs can’t pull? This electric truck can haul 100 tons!

Baua Electric

At its debut, the all-electric Cat 793 was reported to have reached a top speed of nearly 40 mph, steadily driven up a 10% grade for one kilometer (0.62 mph, then used the 10% downhill return to recoup some battery power with regenerative braking. miles) at a steady 7.5

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety. Bafang rear hub motor.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT tests its 1/4-mile mettle

Teslarati

Additionally, Dragy, a speed tracking device, found the following acceleration rates: 0-10 MPH in.58s. 0-20 MPH in 1.20s. 0-30 MPH in 1.80s. 0-40 MPH in 2.44. 0-50 MPH in 3.21. 0-60 MPH in 4.12. 0-60 MPH with 1-foot rollout in 3.89. 1,000 feet: 10.433 seconds. 1/8-mile: 8.03 seconds @ 86.67

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