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Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe PHEV order books open in Europe

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Jeep is taking orders in Europe for the Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids ( earlier post )—the first electrified Jeep models in the EMEA Region. seconds, a top speed of 130 km/h in full electric and up to 200 km/h in hybrid mode. The system has three operating modes: Hybrid, Electric, and E-save.

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Axion Power receives order from ePower for PbC batteries to convert 10 Class 8 trucks to series hybrids

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received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Swedish sales grow 9% in December

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The fact that there was an increase despite the current economic situation is due to the fact that we entered 2023 with historically large order books and that delivery capacity has gradually returned to normal after the effects of the pandemic.

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Speaker’s Corner: Yet More Tacoma Teasers

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This time around, we learn of a neat option ripped straight from the Book of Wrangler. It’d be very handy if this device has a couple of USB or USB-C ports, acting as a portable battery to recharge devices. But still – Toyota, if you’re listening, hurry up with the real thing, will ya?

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. There are three main types of electric vehicles: #1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These vehicles are powered solely by electric motors and rely on rechargeable batteries for energy storage.

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Volvo Cars says early demand for fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD is strong

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Volvo Cars has opened order books for the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD ( earlier post ), the company’s first fully electric car which is based on the best-selling SUV, in selected markets. Production and the first customer deliveries of the XC40 Recharge P8 are scheduled to begin later this year.

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Audi Sport Quattro Laserlight Concept, Solar Ford C-Max, Electric-Car Residuals: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: An updated version of the Audi Sport quattro plug-in hybrid concept will debut at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, the Ford C-Max Solar Energi can recharge at least partly with sunlight, and Kelly Blue Book isn''t optimistic about electric-car residual values. Renewable "pedal.'

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