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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Are EVs Safe for the Environment? Here’s what you need to know about EV safety.

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Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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The Genesis wing emblem boldly sits proudly above the grille, flanked by two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights that wrap the fenders and sit above functioning corner vents. The dual horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fenders to the hands-free power lift gate, sitting above the sculpted lower fascia.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. A separate air cooling system ensures a constant thermal environment in the battery compartment. When the driver activates the Normal mode, power is reduced to 65 kW and top speed is lowered to 115 km/h (71 mph).

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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). A separate air cooling system ensures a constant thermal environment in the battery compartment. Energy management is handled by a high-voltage pulse-controlled inverter, which—along with the 12 Volt electrical system’s DC/DC converter and charging module—is integrated in the compact integral drive.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The target buyers have strong personal convictions on the environment, oil use, and cutting edge technology. “ Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). He or she owns a home, which is perhaps solar-powered.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans strategic initiative adVANce: holistic system solutions for transport; electric Vision Van

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This all-electric vehicle combines various innovative solutions for last-mile delivery in urban and suburban environments. In light of this, Mercedes-Benz Vans is rethinking its “Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global” strategy. The Vision Van from Mercedes-Benz Vans is a van study for the urban environment. Vision Van.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 It will be the first vehicle on the market to use the recently approved SAE combo charger for DC Fast Charging (J1772).

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