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ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year

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While this is a reductive description, we can think about EV range extenders as a sort-of oversized alternator thats connected to an engine that's exists exclusively to keep the device spun up so it can, in turn, convert liquid fuel into electricity. They leverage combustion power by supplementing the battery via an onboard generator.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

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Having no gasoline engine eliminated delays and hesitations that can come from the air-spark-fuel demand under hard acceleration. We asked about the dimensions, especially about the hood length even though there no longer was a gasoline or diesel engine up-front. Without a transmission, there was no hunting for the right gear.

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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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Of particular interest is the fact that this isn't strictly a "connected vehicle." We didnt want to force connectivity on everyone, and raise the price because of connectivity for everyone, when you don't actually need it, Christophe Charpentier, Slates head of mobile experience, explained.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids and became the world’s largest seller of these combination gasoline/electric vehicles. This system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. This entertainment package includes a 1080p HD 11.6-inch

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Simple Tips to Make Driving an Electric Car Easier

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Maximize Your Vehicle’s Range Electric vehicles (EVs) have a more limited range compared to gasoline cars, but various techniques can help you maximize that range. Driving connectivity features can assist in energy management. Knowing where to charge will eliminate range anxiety. One effective strategy is to maintain steady speeds.

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Road Test: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning SuperCrew Pro 4X4

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For the Lighting Pro, that means getting traditional gasoline and diesel truck owners to give it a try. The Lightning Pro comes with a 12-inch, vertical touchscreen handling the next generation Sync 4 connectivity system that includes FM/AM/SiriusXM, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Ford+Alexa and Waze navigation.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

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The system can operate independently from or while connected to the main power grid. Located in four clusters of electrical generation infrastructure strategically placed around the new terminal to create a single smart, resilient energy system, this microgrid will also include 3.84 MW of fuel cells and 1.5