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VW provides details on e-Golf prior to launch at LA Auto Show

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announced details of the e-Golf, its first fully electric vehicle to go on sale in the US, prior to its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and from 0-60 mph in approximately 10.4 Top speed is electronically limited to 87 mph (140 km/h). Power output.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The battery operates at a different voltage level than the fuel cell; hence, there is a DC converter (DC/AC) between the two components—this tri-port converter is located behind the stack. The front-wheel-drive Golf SportWagen HyMotion accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 10.0 Hydrogen fuel cell system.

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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The power electronics convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). Meanwhile, a DC/DC converter supplies the onboard electronics with 12-volt power. The electric motor of the ID concept car showcased at the 2016 Paris Auto Show had a power output of 168 hp.

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Caterpillar brings electric equipment ecosystem to CES2024

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Caterpillar also showcased several smaller DC chargers designed to be compact enough for a single worker to wheel up to a piece of electric equipment and charge it with electrons in about three hours. electric mini excavator Caterpillar 301.9 electric mini excavator; image by the author.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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With the Concept EQS, Mercedes-Maybach is providing a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model for the luxury brand. For AC and DC charging, the EQB is equipped as standard in Europe and the USA with a CCS (Combined Charging Systems) connector in the right-hand side panel. Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS.

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News: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

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Clean Fleet Report will write more detailed reviews, including driving impressions and real-world electric range, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel, which should be sometime in late 2022. 648 0 – 60 mph: “Less than” 4.0 Until then, here are some Blazer EV highlights. The Blazer SS looks like the top draw.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. Developed from the ground-up as a fully electric truck. 0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 All-wheel drive.