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Cadillac upgrades XT5 and XT6 in China with 48V Mild Hybrid System

Green Car Congress

The 48V mild hybrid technology includes a 48V motor, power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. turbocharged engine in powering the vehicle. While cruising, the system recycles energy from the engine and stores it for future acceleration. liters/100 kilometers (33.6 liters/100 kilometers (32.6

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Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

Green Car Congress

This combination enables particularly economical operation because electricity from the grid is available at a lower price than green hydrogen, and the sophisticated electronic control system regulates the mix of battery power and fuel cell operation in the best possible way.

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Green Deals: GOTRAX Shift S1 electric bike takes you around town this spring at $499, more

Electrek

Down from its $799 original price and $699 going rate at Walmart, today’s deal marks a new low that we’ve tracked. With a range as long as it has, you can easily trek to and from work or the store before it’s time to recharge. Plus, there are three gears so you can choose your speed when riding.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

Green Car Congress

And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads.

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

CN EV Post

The Landian E5 is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV with a starting price of RMB 139,900. By 2023, the Landian brand will build 340 experience stores and 160 delivery centers, Seres said. The car is available in two versions with starting prices of RMB 139,900 ($20,330) and RMB 151,900 respectively.

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The Battery Revolution Is Just Getting Started

Cars That Think

My lap is relieved, but the battery life is the same—it's still about 10 hours, as it was with the Macintosh Portable. Batteries have gotten a whole lot better, but they have not gotten Moore's-Law better. We're living in battery-powered times. Batteries are key to decarbonizing our economies. No Moore's Law.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

Thousands of dealerships have urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the proposal — which could be finalized as soon as March — arguing it would mandate an unrealistic shift to solely battery-powered vehicles before the market and infrastructure are ready. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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