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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

The Truth About Cars

On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. The dual electric motors (front and rear) that provide the car with all-wheel drive get their juice from a 78 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the system’s output is 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. And it looks cool. Herein lies the true problem.

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Anker’s new 768Wh SOLIX C800 Plus power station with stowable camping light officially ships in March

Baua Electric

Today Anker is releasing its new SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station , which we saw debut at CES 2024 and is the first power station with stowable camping lights that illuminates campsites and powers outdoor adventures. The SOLIX C800 Plus sports a compact 768Wh capacity with 1,600W of power output. hours via your car.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. Charging is easy–with public stations or your home charger.

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

With a whole host of power, backup, and charging features, it sets the stage for a flexible home power solution that keeps the lights on during power outages but can also elevate adventures with RV and electric vehicle charging compatibility. F3800 is equipped with a NEMA 14-50 port for directly charging compatible EVs.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

battery-powered household tools have come a long way from the Bad Old Days – and are even light years ahead in terms of performance than those on sale just a few years ago. All the literature I could find failed to make much (official) mention of run time on a full charge but my experience so far has been very positive.

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Stuff We Use: What’s the Best Battery Booster Pack?

The Truth About Cars

Rated at 1000 peak amps and 500 crank assist amps, this thing is still good for about three successful starting attempts before needing a recharge even after ten years of use. & Even if the pack was fully charged, it would not awaken to provide juice to the car in question. & I was utterly mistaken.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

The B70 comes equipped with an AI-BMS system to ensure safe and stable charging and discharging, and when combined with the AC180T, you’ve got six days of battery life. Explore farther with light, easy portable power BLUETTI’s AC2A On sale now for $179 (regular price: $249). But it’s only available in limited quantities, so act fast.

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