Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. And with the revival of the EV, the V2G concept was reborn. Moreover, deregulation disincentivized the construction of new power plants.

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Baua Electric

JULY 1, 2024

Audi A6 E-Tron Concept – 2021 Shanghai auto show Audi A6 E-Tron A midsize luxury sedan, the A6 E-Tron will square off against the aged Tesla Model S, in single- and dual-motor editions. Twin motors—140 kw in front and 280 kw in the rear—bring output to 422 hp. All versions will come with two motors and all-wheel drive.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Jeep’s electric motor is rated at 100 kilowatts (134 horsepower) and 181 foot-pounds of torque. The e-motor also provides regenerative braking to recharge the battery, and there’s an integrated 33 kW (44 hp) starter-generator as well. In part, that’s because this is a remarkably heavy vehicle for a 100 kW motor to move.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. The modular concept also allows scalability even within your own car. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! The main benefit associated with the swapping model is speed.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Written by Josie Garthwaite 9 Comments Posted March 31st, 2009 at 5:00 am in Automotive Before unveiling the concept version of its Model S sedan, an $57,400 electric car that Tesla Motors wants to build using loans from the Department of Energy, the startup said the Model S battery would be designed to handle rapid charging.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3

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