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PEUGEOT introducing new 208 with BEV version at Geneva

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Rapid recharging at a public terminal: 80% of the vehicle charge can be obtained in 30 minutes from a 100kW charging station. Vehicle range is preserved due to improved power efficiency compared to conventional climate control. 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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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, with a 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and its 120kW charging capability facilitating recharging to 80% capacity in around 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours. Home installation of a 240-volt outlet and home charging station are optional. The driver can also use the app to adjust climate control remotely for added comfort and energy savings. Optional solar power installation with rebates through SunPower.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. Both allow pre-entry climate control of the interior not only in summer but also in winter. All components relevant for efficient emissions reduction are installed directly on the engine. kWh of energy. OM 654 diesel. Earlier post.) ECO Assist.

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Fiat Revives 500e As Limited Edition Luxury Item

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It’s also sold with a Level 2 charger that buyers can have installed at an owner’s home. Fait said the outlet should be enough to recharge the vehicle in a little over 4 hours, whereas finding a public charging station with DC fast charging should do the same job in under an hour.

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