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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

Baua Electric

We were on location for the debut of the new Maserati convertible, which features three all-electric motors and impressive performance specs. At the time, Maserati shared that the GranCabrio Folgore would launch in 2023—however, the new convertible faced delays alongside the Grecale Folgore and plans for an ultra-luxe Quattroporte Folgore.

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We experience the 2022 Kia EV6 : ADAS | Sensors | Regen | 150 kW Fast Charging

Plug In India

The PluginIndia team got to experience the stunning KIA EV6 electric car, when we met Mr Shashank, owner of the car. The car that he remembers most is not his Mercedes GLS, but the Volvo XC90 – and that too because he thinks it had the best music system in town. Team PII went down to meet with him and experience the car.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

Clean Fleet Report

Since it was not a Level 2 charger, I knew it would not gain much juice overnight. That meant looking for a decent public DC charging station in a nearby town. It was almost an hour before the inconsiderate owner returned to retrieve his fully charged car, but at least he was apologetic. The highest I experienced was 218 kW.

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When Things Fall Apart

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After the car sat for 20 minutes, I had enough juice to get to the auto parts place. We'll, I picked up the car from the auto-parts place, drove to my appointment and plugged in. After poking around under the hood, I also found a critical resistor that enabled the DC-DC converter had broken off.

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Jaguar I-PACE : Impressions | DC Fast Charging

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team got an opportunity to check out the Jaguar I-PACE electric car. We also tried DC fast charging the I-PACE at a Tata Power fast charging station. Video: Jaguar I-PACE : Impressions | DC Fast Charging Demo Day 1 We left Pune on the Deccan Queen train and reached Dadar at 1000 hrs.

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My First Week of Commuting

Open Source Civic EV Kit

With the front suspension coil-overs installed, I felt much more confident in driving the car around without bottoming out. The link-10 is pretty good at measuring state-of-charge with Peukert compensation, so I felt good about knowing how much juice I had left. I also noticed that the car was filled with a burning smell.

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