Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). BMW eDrive. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2017

ECN says that its technology can increase the storage capacity of rechargeable Li-ion batteries by 50%; LeydenJar was incorporated to bring the technology to the market. Recently, LeydenJar won the BMW Startup Garage competition that was organized by BMW Group Nederland in partnership with the BMW Startup Garage in München.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From BMW-owned British icon Rolls comes its first production EV, the Spectre coupe (pictured above). Based on GM’s Ultium EV tech-set, the Celestiq comes with a 447kW/868Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, a 111kWh battery pack, a 463km driving range between recharges, a 200kW max charging rate and a 0-97km/h acceleration time of 3.8

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Plug in America

JUNE 10, 2024

Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition staff managed the EV test drive part of the event where guests were able to choose to ride or drive in a Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, Subaru Solterra, Nissan Ariya, BMW iX, Kia Niro, or Kia EV6. Twenty-two EV owners brought their vehicles and talked to visitors about their driving experiences.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

turbo V6 through the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge battery-electric powertrain. The 10 Best include (we’ve linked to some of our stories on the cars/powertrains; we’ll be linking to some of the rest soon): BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid 2. 15 during Informa’s Automotive Tech Week at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 16, 2024

In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge , GCR found that this already appealing Swedish SUV package adds more electric range, more power, and more refinement, making it now a nearly ideal pick for families who aren’t always sure about where they’ll be plugging in on the go. With the recent addition of the Volkswagen ID.4

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

A High-Tech Customer Experience. By taking what could be “Volvo’s EV model” and breaking it out as a standalone brand, Volvo and Geely are promoting exclusivity while creating a high-tech customer experience. A BMW owner, he is a possible future Polestar buyer, which made this a demo ride and reinforced my positive impressions.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Honorable mentions: Toyota Supra manual, Toyota Prius, BMW 330i, Cadillac CT4 Blackwing, Kia EV6 GT, Chevrolet Trax Activ. Volvo S60 Recharge: Volvos tend to be relaxing and sedate to drive, but the S60 Recharge’s 455 horsepower and instant electric torque make it downright quick. Oh, and the price isn't cost-prohibitive.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 14, 2021

BMW’s upcoming iX SUV. German luxury automaker BMW is increasing the variants in its “i” series lineup. Until now most of the BMW electric cars available in the market are the electric versions of the BMW IC cars. But now BMW seems to increase its focus on the “i” lineup.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Here you’ll find superb all-rounders from Hyundai, Tesla and Kia, plus entry-level versions from premium players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Comfy cabin and tech aplenty. An easy transition to EVs as it’s so very BMW X3-like, with the luxury and engaging drive experience you’d expect.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Atto 3 is charmingly if idiosyncratically styled, has a decent equipment list, a range between recharges as much as 400km in the real world, acceptable performance from its 150kW e-motor and a comfy if not especially dynamic ride/handling balance. Stephen Corby: BMW i4. John Carey: Renault Megane E-Tech. But is it any good?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW iX1 – EV version of the X1 confirmed by 2023. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 The Tesla Model 3 is not just a top selling electric car it’s the top selling mid-sized car , blitzing everything from the Toyota Camry and Mazda6 to BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. But it’s the tech that makes the Model 3 such a winner. It’s easy to see the appeal.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Skip to Content Massively explains Warhammer Online to the dedicated WoW player AOL Tech Europe ↓ Polska Deutschland Asia ↓ ???? ???? ??? ???? Caroline Reichert, an RWE spokeswoman, noted that the idea here is to ensure that "a car can be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France."

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2023

The BMW i3s was likewise a quicker version of a city-focused EV, but it’s no longer produced. The suite of infotainment, driver-assist and safety tech is pretty impressive, including auto emergency braking, cruise control, lane-keeping assist and rear-view camera. Expect it to arrive around November or December.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. Read more: EV Central’s BMW i4 review BMW iX XDrive 40 – $130,900 2022 BMW iX.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2023

As optioned, my tester would go for $43,380 as a 2023 model, before any potential tax credits - about the same money as you’d spend on a moderately equipped Audi A4 or BMW 3-series sedan, both of which are similarly sized and appeal to the same yuppie buyers.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition.

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EV Central

JANUARY 5, 2024

The logical opposition for the EQE SUV include the Audi Q8 e-tron , BMW iX and Lexus RZ450e. However, you cannot option the $6700 MBUX Hyper Screen available further up the range or access new transparent bonnet tech that aids with parking. The range claim between recharges is 446km on the WLTP cycle.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Hence, separating EV winners from losers will depend not only on financial wherewithal, but on each competitor's "relative strength in their cyber-physical systems engineering," states Chris Paredis , the BMW Endowed Chair in Automotive Systems Integration at Clemson University.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries. Ferrari Select performance mode and the V-8 will fire up to recharge a depleted battery on the fly. For performance, mass is perhaps the biggest challenge.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The BMW iX3 is in the pricing ballpark as is the top-spec Tesla Model Y and the new Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic flagship. The Performance AWD justifies its price premium with a decent whack of extra grunt and a few tech upgrades. The Genesis GV60 Performance AWD marries high tech and luxury in its cabin.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The combination permits the Lightning to travel 230 miles (370 km) without recharging and go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 says the Lightning’s software will identify nearby public charging stations and tell drivers when to recharge. Chris Paredis , the BMW Endowed Chair in Automotive Systems Integration at Clemson University.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

With a few pulls of the left side steering wheel paddle, the brake regeneration force reaches the maximum setting and you are in iPedal, where regenerative braking uses the motors to recharge the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

"From what we have seen so far, [Chinese electric vehicle] technology is not that advanced" in terms of things like battery life, driving range and recharging, said Nick Reilly, head of GM Asia-Pacific operations, on Monday. BYD has said it is aware of these issues and is working resolve them. and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

tech industry during the 1990s. A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo. But can this no-nonsense tech veteran come up with a plan to save Yahoo?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Chief rivals are the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV , as the prestige German EV stoush bubbles along nicely. Until the cheaper Q8 50 e-tron lands, the Q8 55 e-tron’s a costlier proposition than the BMW iX (from $130,900) and Benz EQE (from $134,900). 2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron Sportback – note the more coupe-like roof.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Such prices comfortably eclipse the $121,990 Volvo Australia currently asks for the XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV. The brand’s two full EVs already on sale here are the XC40 Recharge from $72,990 and C40 Recharge from $74,990. 2024 Volvo EX90 range-topper boasts 380kW/910Nm and 600km range, but could cost close to $200,000.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve chatted to enough Tech Bros and the like to grasp straight-line speed is bloody important to many EV buyers. It won’t challenge a BMW 3 Series for feedback and driver joy, but there are rays of light here. In a nutshell: acceleration. And I get it.

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