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Applied Information announces full C-V2X roadside and onboard units; upgrade to 5G, DSRC buy-back program

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The company also announced it would buy installed Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) RSUs from roadway operators, which were made obsolete by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of any upgrade to C-V2X. The buyback of installed DSRC units is to help offset the costs of converting to C-V2X.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV).

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Public transport company VHH orders 16 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses; longer-range packs

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This results in a long range, even in difficult conditions at the height of summer and in winter, amounting to around 170 kilometers (106 miles) in accordance with SORT2, without recharging along the route. In ideal conditions, the range can even be as much as about 280 kilometers (174 miles).

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

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It’s another EV charging learning experience for my road trip partner, who has just bought his first electric car and – in only half a day – has already been exposed to range anxiety, broken chargers, charger queueing, signing up to every conceivable charging app, and the perils of no phone reception to initiate charging.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Midsize SUV with Range Rover Cachet The 2024 Range Rover Velar is one of the entry-level midsize Range Rover models (the smaller Evoque takes the pure entry-level prize). However, nothing is lost in its design that retains the premium appeal of the larger Range Rover Sport Autobiography and the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic.

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Lucid (LCID) is converting its sleek electric sedan into a new line of police vehicles

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Saudi initially committed to buying 50,000. The Lucid Gravity packs over 800 hp with over 440 miles projected range. The post Lucid (LCID) is converting its sleek electric sedan into a new line of police vehicles appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. It can also tow up to 6,000 lbs.

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Japan Post To Buy 1,000 Converted Electric Vehicles From Start-Up Zerosports

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will purchase approximately 1,000 or so electric vehicles—converted Fuji Heavy minivehicles equipped with a Li-ion battery pack and electric drive—from custom autoparts start-up Zerosports Co. The Zerosports van has a range of at least 100 km (62 miles) after an 8-hour charge. Japan Post Service Co.

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