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After more than 1000 charges Volkswagen’s solid-state electric car battery cells retained 95 percent of the original capacity

EV Central

Volkswagen has announced that laboratory testing of its next-generation solid-state batteries has revealed that they will be capable of providing energy for more than 500,000km of driving without any loss of range. EXPLAINER: What is a solid state battery? READ MORE: Do EV batteries wear out?

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

The little things: Ride1Up has gone the extra mile with the final touches. The battery is rated for 30-50 miles of range, but using too much throttle can eat into your supply. Unfortunately, the 14ah battery pack is the largest available to fit this frame. 48V, 750w geared hub motor with 60nm torque.

Price 59
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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

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However, you won’t be able to ride for more than an hour, as the 24V battery lasts for 40 minutes of continuous riding. The Razor E100 isn’t foldable, but it does have a small kickstand to prop upright and weighs ~25 lbs, which isn’t too heavy for children to push or carry should they run out of battery. Weight: 11.5

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV). Two EDrive/EnergyCS prototypes: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 30-mile range, with lithium-ion batteries. Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.

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Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

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You need to insert a unique key to turn on the battery while riding, and Lectric provides you with one spare. You’ll get around 40 miles of range on a single charge, but the battery is removable so you can swap in a freshly charged one should you need to double that distance. Battery — Lithium Ion 48V 9.6

MPH 85
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Tesla’s Cyberquad for kids recalled for ‘violations of federal safety standard’

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Additional information on disposing of the remainder of the Cyberquad is available on the recall website under FAQs at www.radioflyer.com/recalls. Tesla launches “Cyberquad for Kids” with 36V battery, 15-mile range, and 10 mph max speed. Tesla’s Cyberquad for Kids was exclusively sold on Tesla.com for $1,900.