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MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

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MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which offers ultra-fast recharging coupled with good power density. Its stability, even at high temperatures, permits high current delivery and fast recharging, all without the need for complex external cooling or elaborate battery management systems.

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Michelin Vision concept wheel/tire: airless, connected, rechargeable, organic

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The concept tire—which combines the functions of wheel and tire—is airless, connected, rechargeable, customizable and organic, is both a wheel and a tire. VISION is the first tire that recharges. Vision is made with an organic core that can be reused and recharged. Organic tire. 3D printed. 3D printed.

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DoD issues solicitation for range extender for future tactical electric vehicles

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a solicitation for a Tactical Range Extender Enhancer for future electric vehicles. Currently, one of the major components and consumers of the logistic footprint is liquid fuel necessary to power equipment such as tactical vehicles. Responses are due by 22 August 2023.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge into Indian market.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge is Excepted to Launch in India on July 26th. Volvo XC40 Recharge Specifications: The new Xc40 Recharge comes with a 78 kWh battery which gives a claimed range of 418km on a single charge. Volvo XC40 Recharge Features: The Xc40 Recharge will be assembled at the carmakers Hoskote plant near Bengaluru.

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Review update: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge connects a big Swede to an electric commute

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vehicle sales for Volvo. They look fantastic, satisfy drivers, and manage to offer up a nourishing experience without the garish gloss of some luxury alternatives. And after dropping prices on its PHEVs last year, they’re making up roughly 1 in 5 U.S. But if your appreciation.

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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid

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With more electric range, more power, and more refinement all baked into the already appealing Swedish package, the XC90 Recharge 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is now nearly ideal for families That said, Volvo’s move to Android Automotive OS and its tight third row mean the XC90 won’t fit every family or tech desire. inch touchscreen.

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Bucharest orders 100 Solaris electric trolleybuses

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The vehicles will arrive in the Romanian capital at the end of 2024. The Trollino vehicles will be fitted with Solaris High Power batteries with a capacity of 60 kWh, which will enable them to cover distances of up to 20 km at a time without connection to an overhead wires.

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