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SEAT unveils plug-in hybrid prototype based on the new Leon hatchback; smart charging and V2G

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SEAT, a Spanish motor company and member of the Volkswagen Group, has unveiled a plug-in hybrid R&D prototype based on the new Leon hatchback. The Leon Verde (“Green”) prototype is the culmination of the four-year Cenit Verde research project in Spain, and was presented at the official closing event of the project.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Göteborg Energi orders two Opbrid B?sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations for HyperBus project

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Göteborg Energi, the electricity provider for the City of Gothenburg, awarded a contract to Opbrid SL (Granada, Spain) to provide two Opbrid B?sbaar sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations ( earlier post ) for the HyperBus (Hybrid and Plug-in Extended Range) demonstration project in Gothenburg City. sbaar ultra-fast charging station.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. Spain-based Ingeteam develops devices for electrical quantity measurement and equipment for process automation and control of electrical machines. The company says that it is in discussion with a number of vehicle OEMs. Leviton Mfg.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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In contrast, instructions for the Nissan Leaf (2015) and Hyundai Kona suggest leaving the car nearly fully charged and only recharging it once every three months. In general, as highlighted by EV expert Saul Lopez , it’s best to leave your car connected to your home charger if you won’t use it for several days.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. Like the larger XC40 Recharge, it’s relatively slab-sided and upright, and its 7.0-inch

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. Like the larger XC40 Recharge, it’s relatively slab-sided and upright, and its 7.0-inch

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