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Personal: My Ongoing EV Adventure

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I drove every other EV I could get back then, too, including the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV , but there were precious few offerings. This is fine for commuting, but I had to be diligent with charging and couldnt decide impulsively to take the long way home. I named the little car Fidelio.

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Toyota Chief Scientist Pratt makes the case for hybrids and plug-ins

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In some parts of the world, people have access to highly renewable electric power and BEV rapid charging stations. So, even if the best choice for the average person someday becomes a BEV, it will not be the best way for every person to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, or for the most carbon emissions to be eliminated.

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Peugeot focusing its people mover offering on purely electric versions; e-Rifter & e-Traveler

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As for the Peugeot e-Traveler, it is available in three body lengths and with a choice of two batteries of 50 and 75 kWh which power the 100 kW/136 hp electric motor, making it possible to transport up to 9 persons with a range of up to 330 km (75 kWh battery, WLTP cycle).

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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

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The portfolio of digital services and on-demand features in the Mercedes me Store is constantly expanding, offering customers the opportunity to personalize their vehicles further even after the purchase. Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are now able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor.

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NJ Governor signs legislation establishing goals and incentives for increased use of plug-ins and charging infrastructure

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation ( S2252 ) that establishes goals and incentives for the increased use of plug-in electric vehicles (BEV and PHEV) and infrastructure in New Jersey. Earlier post.) The bill authorizes the use of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds as well.

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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

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The new CR-V-based FCEV also will mark North America’s first production vehicle to combine a plug-in feature with FCEV technology in one model, which enables the driver to charge the onboard battery to deliver EV driving around town with the flexibility of fast hydrogen refueling for longer trips.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. Personal eSIM allows a customer to add a BMW iX or i4 to an existing mobile phone plan, thus taking advantage of the vehicle’s 5G antenna and enabling an in-car WiFi hotspot. Digital Key Plus.

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