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Oil giant Shell partners with Penske for light-duty EV charging

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Oil and gas giant Shell has partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to launch a new joint initiative to support light-duty electric vehicle charging at Penske locations. Penske Truck Leasing and Shell will initially deploy a series of Level 2 electric truck charging stations with plug-and-charge capabilities in four U.S.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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The air intake ducts to the cylinders have been re-engineered to increase the supply of air and guarantee optimal airflow in the combustion chamber. The two electric motors at the front are oil-cooled axial flux units that each weigh 18.5 In total, the power unit delivers a combined maximum output of 1015 CV. kg and deliver 110 kW.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

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They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. For example, EVs have far lower maintenance costs as they have no oil or filter changes, and their brake pads last longer since regenerative braking slows the car without using the brakes. Recharging your car takes longer than fueling a gas car.

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Euro Parliament Transport Committee backs draft directive mandating expansion of alternative fuel stations; grandfathering CHAdeMO

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Minimum number of publicly-accessible recharging points for electric vehicles in each member state. The draft rules aim to reduce dependence on oil and boost take-up of alternative fuels, so as to help achieve a 60% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2050. Click to enlarge.

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Green Deals: Tackle yardwork with Greenworks’ 40V cordless lawn mower at a low of $194, more

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Now that rainy season is starting and the grass is beginning to grow, it’s time to consider how you’re going to handle that. Today’s deal ditches gas and oil for a 4.0Ah battery that can run up to 45 minutes at a time between charges. homes only need one charge to get the job done.”

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Aluminium-Air Batteries to replace Li-Ion battery Soon?

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Indian Oil Corp., the country’s largest oil refiner, has partnered with Israeli startup Phinergy Ltd. For example, rechargeable Li-ion batteries could offer a range of 200 miles, but aluminium-air batteries could be used for a 1000 mile range. to create an Aluminium-air battery. The Indo-Israeli Partnership.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The friction-optimized unit, with six forward gears, features oil supply on demand, two-circuit hydraulic control (high and low pressure, 40 bar and 5 bar) and a highly efficient synchronizer system. Voltage is between 250 and 400 V depending on state of charge. This mode also provides for moderate recharging. Earlier post.).

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