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Stylish Subaru Sport Mobility Concept gives us a sneaky peek at a future battery-powered BRZ coupe

EV Central

Above, designers have created the effect of a jet-fighter’s cockpit, while the aerodynamic wheels, huge side sills, front splitter and rear bumper look like they’re all made of the same forged carbon-fibre Lamborghini uses.

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Sion Li-S battery pack powers electric UAV on 11-day flight

Green Car Congress

Sion Power announced that its proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries played a critical role in the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr 7 prototype High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft completing a southern hemisphere winter weather flight of more than 11 days duration controlled by satellite communications. Earlier post.).

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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

Green Car Congress

The heat pump makes the system work very efficiently: the heat from the electric drive (inverter and electric motor) and also the high-voltage battery can be used to heat the interior. This drastically reduces the draw on battery power for the heating system, thus increasing the range.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. If too much or too little electricity is present in the power grid, the network can suddenly become unbalanced.

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Tata Energy runs EV charging display for lovers pulling as much as International Cup 2023 venues

Baua Electric

EV charging answers supplier Tata Energy is powering electrical automobiles of lovers who’re pulling as much as the 2023 Cricket International Cup venues of their battery-powered fashions. kilometres a ways from the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. kilometres a ways from the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Green Deals: Tackle yardwork with Greenworks’ 40V cordless lawn mower at a low of $194, more

Electrek

Now that rainy season is starting and the grass is beginning to grow, it’s time to consider how you’re going to handle that. While you could use your old gas-powered mower, but truthfully, it’s time to upgrade to a battery-powered alternative. homes only need one charge to get the job done.”

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

Green Car Congress

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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