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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

Baua Electric

Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). The aircraft, which can reach cruising speeds of 65 knots (about 75 mph) weighs two tons and has a 40-foot wingspan – so it’s by no means a tiny aircraft. Perhaps closer to people talking loudly.

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Live web-chat with Ecotricity CEO Dale Vince on 9 Aug

Green Car Congress

He has just launched one of Britain’s biggest solar farms (that nurtures bees too). He’s also a committed vegan, an owner of a soccer club, and he has built a custom electric sports car that goes 134 mph. To participate in the conversation, bookmark the TreeHugger page. The live chat will take place in the window.

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Kreisel Electric expanding capacity with construction of new Li-ion battery plant

Green Car Congress

The generated solar power will be stored in stationary Kreisel batteries (1,000 kWh) to secure the continuous power supply for building and charging stations. The heat supply is ensured by using the waste heat from the manufacturing machines together with thermal heat pumps. Kreisel has also swapped out VW’s 24.2

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

It’s an awesome conversation starter, as well as the chariot that transports me and my family to work, school, playdates, and everything in between. The Mullen FIVE crossover SUV is FAST – with a max speed of up to 200 mph – and will be available in mid-2024. Photo courtesty of dot.LA. Photo courtesy of wallpaper.com. Yes, THAT Subaru.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

Thirty years of solar White, a residential architect for 40 of the 50 years he has lived on St. White installed a solar system in his home by 1992, and when the next Category 5 hurricane struck in 1995, “We had back-up. “I It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph). White’s Polaris GEM with added solar panel.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. That was quite a conversion.” It was mostly members with electric conversions. After that, the word spread fast.” Staubel Roadter intro at EAASV meeting.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

Green Car Congress

These include a fine particle filter on the front module and underbody; a solar panel on the roof; component parts made of recycled materials; and a heating system which is close to the body. Solar energy from the vehicle roof. The low rolling resistance of the SUSTAINEER’s tires also helps improve urban air quality. square feet.

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