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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable EV charging to drivers in rural areas, including the Central, Coachella, and Imperial Valleys.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Plus, with a new faster charging system of 11kW, the vehicles can reach an 80% charge in approximately five hours.

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Porsche’s all-electric Boxster EV seen sporting production lights in new testing video

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Porsche added more range, faster charging, and power to its all-electric Taycan. With Weissach package added, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 Porsche Boxster EV shows off lights in new video Like the new electric Macan, the Boxster EV is expected to ride on Porsche’s new PPE platform.

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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range

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This will get the GLC 350e from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The top speed is limited to 135 mph in hybrid mode and 87 mph in electric mode. The GLC 350e features both 11-kw AC charging and 60-kw DC fast charging, with the latter able to fully charge the pack in about 30 minutes, according to Mercedes.

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Prototype light metro electric trainset with supercapacitor energy storage

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CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive introduced a prototype light metro electric trainset which uses banks of supercapacitors for energy storage. Charging takes 30 sec and can power the train for 2 km. Energy regenerated during braking is recovered for reuse.

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Porsche upgrades the 2025 Taycan with more range, performance, and fast charging

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The new Porsche Taycan features longer range, more performance, and fast charging capabilities. For example, the RWD Taycan Turbo can now sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 2025 Porsche Taycan (Source: Porsche) Porsche says it continues working on its “fast travel” strategy, including shorter charging stops and longer range.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The occupants are also protected from drone attacks with explosive charges and from fragments dispersed by hand grenades on detonation. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6

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