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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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New machine learning method from Stanford, with Toyota researchers, could accelerate battery development for EVs

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Here we develop and demonstrate a machine learning methodology to efficiently optimize a parameter space specifying the current and voltage profiles of six-step, ten-minute fast-charging protocols for maximizing battery cycle life, which can alleviate range anxiety for electric-vehicle users. The new research sought to optimize this process.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. The range horizon clearly illustrates the impact of driving style on the high-voltage battery’s charge level. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter

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Volvo Buses receives order for 90 electric hybrid buses and fast charging stations from Belgium

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The Belgian cities of Charleroi and Namur have together ordered 90 Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid buses as well as 12 charging stations. The charging stations will be delivered by ABB. ABB will supply 4 charging stations to Charleroi and 8 charging stations for Namur. The buyer is public transport company TEC Group.

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DOE awards two grants to UPS for research on reducing emissions and electric truck wireless charging

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded two grants to UPS to support research aimed at reducing emissions and developing wireless charging for electric trucks. With this new technology, electric trucks could recharge inductively simply by positioning over the charger.

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PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen now in series production

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It emits only water vapor through the exhaust pipe. During braking and deceleration, the electric motor recharges the high-voltage battery. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km for at least 70% of its charge capacity. Normal (80 kW, 210 N·m): optimal for everyday use.

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Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid (PHEV) buses with overhead fast charging enter scheduled service in Hamburg for first time; Innovation Route 109

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Volvo 7900 Electric Bus in service in Hamburg, parked at a terminal with charging pantograph. Charging takes place at the two bus terminals. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via a pantograph on the roof. The complete charging process takes only six minutes.

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