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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

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On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. Let’s start with the most noticeable quirk – the lack of a button for starting the motor. It’s already an EV, you’re not waiting for an internal-combustion engine to turn over and fire. Like many EVs, the C40 recharge offers one-pedal driving.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. A standard 22-kw AC onboard charger can recharge the pack in an estimated five hours, while optional DC fast charging can do the same in 90 minutes (likely less time for the more typical 80% charge).

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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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The Mobilize V2G service builds off four complementary components: A bidirectional on-board charger incorporating V2G technology, available on Renault’s future electric vehicles, starting with Renault 5. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles. The Mobilize Powerbox.

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Washington state legislature considering bill mandating all-electric LDVs after MY 2030

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Since the bill was introduced last year as the first-of-its-kind in the US to set a deadline for the transition to EVs, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey have announced 2035 targets for ending sales of new internal combustion engined cars. a transition strategy for those negatively impacted by the requirement.

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Washington State House Committee advances legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by MY 2030

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Electric vehicles are defined as “vehicles that use energy stored in rechargeable battery packs or in hydrogen that rely solely on electric motors for propulsion.”. Model-year 2029 and earlier ICE cars can still be sold and registered in Washington. Emergency vehicles are excluded from the requirements.

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Techrules enters turbine technology partnership with leading mass transport supplier

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Techrules, a China-based automotive R&D company which unveiled the final production design of its Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) Ren RS series-hybrid supercar at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CRRC Times Electric Co., —Matthew Jin, CTO of Techrules.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N—N brand’s first high-performance, all-electric model—made its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The motor and battery mounting are reinforced while front and rear subframes are enhanced for lateral rigidity. meters of additional adhesives.

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