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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia’s technology matches home energy consumption with renewable energy sources from a variety of US wind and solar projects using renewable energy certificates, all without any installation or disruptions to their utility service. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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Major progress has been made in terms of power density, operating range, weight, installation space requirement and flexibility. The integrated management system for the climate and heating system also ensures need-based heating of the interior and optimal cooling of the high- voltage battery.

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PEUGEOT introducing new 208 with BEV version at Geneva

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Vehicle range is preserved due to improved power efficiency compared to conventional climate control. a diagnostic service to assess the electric installation and plan for a better charging solution and final installation. In-car heating has also been improved thanks to: High-power heater (5 kW) powered by the HV battery.

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Volvo Car Corporation begins production of the Volvo C30 Electric for leasing customers in Europe

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A Volvo C30 Electric was also part of the One Tonne Life project in which a family was given the task of living as climate-smart as possible for a period of six months. The batteries are installed where the fuel tank normally sits and also in a special compartment in the car’s central tunnel. A full recharge takes about 7 hours.

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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Rapide E is powered by an 800V electrical architecture battery—encased in carbon fibre and Kevlar casing—with a 65 kWh installed capacity using more than 5600 lithium-ion 18650 format cylindrical cells. Top speed for Rapide E is 155 mph, with a sub-4.0 second 0-60mph time and a 50-70 mph time of just 1.5

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Ricardo officially opens new Vehicle Emissions Research Center

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The new VERC facility is capable of carrying out climate controlled tests with a temperature range of -30 to +55 degrees Celsius and with humidity regulation. The new Ricardo VERC is designed to accommodate the development requirements of the next generation of more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient road-going vehicles.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Surge in EVSE essential EV sales are accelerating and are expected to grow exponentially , EV buyers taking personal action to fight the climate crisis , and/or discovering that EVs are safer, faster, more economical , and more fun to drive. In California, it is 134 mpg. Most public chargers are Level 2 or Level 3.

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