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Volvo Penta unveils dual-fuel hydrogen engine, cube battery

Green Car Congress

At bauma in Munich, Volvo Penta unveiled its 8-liter dual-fuel hydrogen engine as well as the cube battery—which increases the versatility and flexibility of Volvo Penta's electromobility offering, opening up electrification opportunities for more customers across a wider range of industrial subsectors, machines and applications.

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Volvo Penta starts production of E-driveline for world’s first serial electric fire truck

Green Car Congress

Volvo Penta has begun production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). —Giorgio Paris, President of Volvo Penta Industrial. This project is a true example of Volvo Penta’s customer-focused evolutionary approach.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. Repairing and maintaining EVs also requires a selection of different specialised tools and equipment, such as battery diagnostic tools, high voltage gloves, and specialised charging equipment.

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

EV Central

The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700). Using a home wallbox charger, Alfa says using peak 7.4kW AC charge will see the battery go from zero to full in less than 2.5 Infotainment’s covered with a 10.25-inch

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

Baua Electric

GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s good for charging at 19.2 That brings the total component cost to $7,299.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

Cheapest is a 2011 version with 48,800km, but the owner admits battery health is close to 50 per cent, its dash shows a range of 90km and real world range is closer to 68km. Original range was around 150km, but you’ll be lucky to get 100km on one today, unless it’s had a fresh battery pack.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. kWh lithium-ion battery is replenished by plugging into a charger or wall outlet. Level 2 240V 3.5

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