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BMW’s 2021 luxury sedan, the 745e PHEV, comes with 16 pure-electric miles

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The PHEV’s exterior retains the regular 745’s Adaptive LED headlights with Adaptive LED brake lights, enormous front grilles and massive dual-exit exhaust outlets, a panoramic sunroof, fender vents and standard 18” wheels. Using electric power only, the car will take you 16 miles before the 12.0kWh Lithium-ion battery needs to be recharged.

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Easy as A123

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A123Systems produces Nanophoshate based lithium ion batteries with a combination of power density, durability and safety in excess of anything mass produced on the market today. snip At an initial 40 mile module installed price of $10,000 supported with a $3500 tax credit , the payback period for a fleet owner with $3.00/gallon

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Lithium-ion cells for the Prime’s 18.1-kWh With a federal tax deduction of $7,500 and a California State Rebate of $1,000, the base SE can be had for under $30K. The car comes standard with AWD.

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Kia EV6 Review – WhatCar? of the Year 2022 Road-Tested & Reviewed

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There’s just one battery choice, a 77.4kWh lithium-ion polymer batter y, and an electric motor producing 226 bhp in the case of the rear-wheel drive model. Vehicle tax rate (VED): £0. Benefit in Kind (BIK) company car tax liability (2021/22): 1%. Kia EV6 Design & Powertrain. seconds and a top speed of 162mph.

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The 2021 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 4-door, 5-passenger EV coupe crossover is here!

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The lithium-ion batteries in the e-tron and e-tron Sportback have a total capacity of 95 kWh and offer drivers access to a net energy figure of 86.5 All are eligible for a $7,500 Federal tax credit. The 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback electric SUV gets the same top-tier United States safety ratings as the standard e-tron.

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What Does It Take To Win The EV Race As A Country?

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How to Win the EV Race –  Blog Series This is the second part of How to Win the EV Race blog series As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race? This involves investment in battery manufacturing facilities, as well as securing a steady supply of critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) Hybrids-Plus www.hybrids-plus.com Boulder, CO offers lithium-ion conversions of the Toyota Prius and soon on the Escape, for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $24,000.

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