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Audi launches 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model refresh with improved range, power, and charging

Baua Electric

The Audi refresh includes several notable improvements on the performance and handling side, as well as faster charging. Audi refreshes 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model year Audi USA outlined its comprehensive updates to the 2024 Q4 e-tron 55 quattro in a press release today, so let’s dig in. seconds vs. 5.8 seconds previously).

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Ford also offers home-charging solutions that can power an entire home for several days using the onboard battery. Horsepower is 452 for the standard range version and 580 for the extended range truck, and the torque for both versions is 775 pound-feet. for the standard-range battery and 1952 lb. extended range).

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Vision Industries and Balqon to partner to build fuel cell terminal tractor

Green Car Congress

This agreement combines the Cargotec USA Kalmar chassis with Balqon’s electric drivetrain ( earlier post ) and Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell range-extender. The vehicle is equipped with a 40 kW level 3 charging option to allow for a fast charge in 2.5 Vision Industries Corp. Earlier post.) The Zero-TT.

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Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge Plug-In Hybrid models with up to 41 miles of electric range in Pure Mode

Green Car Congress

Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

Electric Auto Association

As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters.

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Simulating EVE-Ai™ Velocity Recommendations Module: Tesla Model S P70D in Urban/Highway Drive Cycle

Electra Vehicles

Compared to the original, real-world driving data, the Velocity Recommendations extended range by 28% using the same vehicle along the same driving route, showing a way forward for battery pack performance improvement using intelligent software systems. miles (149.17 kilometers) and totaled 92 minutes in drive time.

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Lucid Motors unveils Lucid Air luxury electric sedan

Green Car Congress

The power of the Lucid Air is complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to 517 miles on a single charge. The well-equipped Air Touring model, available late 2021, from $95,000 ($87,500 after USA federal tax credit).

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