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

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Two all-new standard innovations launch with the EQE SUV to improve range further: a heat pump and an intelligent powertrain management system. 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.

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

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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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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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I know what you are thinking of ‘The Range’ Okay let’s take the camping case with an ICE vehicle and list out all the possible things that can go wrong. Whether you’re cruising through scenic routes or setting up camp, the peaceful ambience of the great outdoors remains undisturbed when you are using an EV. #3.

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

EV Central

When it arrives next year the Tonale is tipped to be Alfa Romeo’s first-ever EV, if you ignore the battery-powered version of the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale supercar. Finally, an all-wheel powertrain could gift the Alfa Tonale up to 240kW and 509Nm, plus a 525km range courtesy of its 73kWh battery.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. ” Its 90kW motor with 45 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 285km. Anyone for Caviar? 2023 Opel Zafira-e Life Crosscamp Flex. Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Driving an electric vehicle has obvious advantages in terms of fuel efficiency, but it also comes with an important responsibility: keeping the battery charged. Keep charged.

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