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eneloop rechargeable AAA battery bundle now $51, EcoFlow power stations from $169, holiday e-bike deals, more

Electrek

This Panasonic eneloop fast charger bundle is arriving just in time to prepare you for the holidays, including four rechargeable AAAs for $51. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Toru? buys 6 Solaris electric buses

Green Car Congress

The vehicles, which will enter into service in about 18 months, will be recharged by day using fast pantograph chargers deployed in three locations in the city; at night they will be charged at the bus depot at Legionów street. The Urbino 12 electric will feature a range of amenities for passengers and drivers.

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Hamburger Hochbahn to buy up to 530 electric buses from Daimler, MAN and Solaris

Green Car Congress

Additionally the vehicles will feature thermal preconditioning during battery recharge. An important criterion for the vehicles is range. In the tender, the manufacturers must ensure a range of 200 kilometers (124 miles) for their vehicles. The tender provides for “depot charging” buses.

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Volvo extends XC40 Recharge PHEV lineup

Discover EV

It's possible to buy an electrified version of any of Volvo's current range of cars and SUVs, but that isn't stopping it expanding its offering. The latest to join the lineup is the XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 – the second PHEV in the XC40 range, but one that comes with a more accessible price tag.

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

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. First up is the all-important longer-range Performance Battery Plus ($12,020). It is arse-hole parking. But we didn’t have a choice. It’s cost us $29.12.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

Regular Hybrids Regular hybrids recharge their onboard nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery packs by reclaiming energy through a process called regenerative braking. But it needs to be plugged in to an electrical outlet to maintain the electric-only range. Here’s a brief overview. Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Electric Car Charging Stations: 6 Easy Steps To Test Your Range Anxiety (Before Buying An EV)

EV Life

If you’re thinking about driving an electric car but are concerned about the battery range not being long enough, you’re not alone. Fortunately, most people’s range anxiety can be cured by actually driving an electric car. From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging.