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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar says that the new Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price of €39,900 (US$45,177). Polestar 2 is the company’s first full electric, higher volume premium car. Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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Maxus is presenting a range of zero emission EV80 battery electric vans at the 67 th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover. Under the new agreement with SAIC Maxus, LeasePlan will offer operational leasing solutions for the fully-electric EV80 large panel van to business customers across continental Europe.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

The launch model, with a 78 kWh battery pack and two motors providing all-wheel drive, is the high end of a range that will eventually include less expensive models with only front-wheel-drive and/or a lower-capacity battery, at prices in the low 40s. Where it falls down is its EPA-rated range: a mere 208 miles. Android above all else.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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Their initial idea was that garaged vehicles would have a two-way computer-controlled connection to the electric grid, which could receive power from the vehicle as well as provide power to it. Last April, Hyundai delivered 25 bidirectionally capable long-range Ioniq 5s to We Drive Solar. This is good for the grid.

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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In-vehicle LTE-powered Wi-Fi for up to eight connected devices (requires subscription). EPA-estimated driving range with the standard wheel/tire package is 208 miles for e-tron S and 212 miles for the e-tron Sportback S. By the end of 2021, Audi aims to have the largest offering of fully electric models of any automaker in the US.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

Canoo’s 200-Mile Electric Pickup is Compact Truck With A Full-Size Bed – Canoo (GOEV), the California-based EV start-up revealed its electric pickup with an estimated 200-mile range. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 – March 14, via MotorAuthority.

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