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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 Coupled with advancements in cell technology and cell chemistry, the maximum DC charging power has also been increased from 150 kW to 170 kW, permitting recharging from 10 to 80% capacity in about 31 minutes. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, with a 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and its 120kW charging capability facilitating recharging to 80% capacity in around 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.

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Fiat Revives 500e As Limited Edition Luxury Item

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The vehicle remains a pint-sized runabout best suited for urban environments and short trips. Fait said the outlet should be enough to recharge the vehicle in a little over 4 hours, whereas finding a public charging station with DC fast charging should do the same job in under an hour.

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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The German Federal Ministry for the Environment and Nature Conservation is lending its support to the Electrification of Mercedes-Benz Small Vans in Development and Production project (EMKEP) in Berlin. The batteries of Vito E-CELL vans are recharged at these locations outside of operating hours. Charging technology.

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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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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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Kia begins export production of Kia Soul EV; initial production planned to hit 5,000 units

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Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) will take 11.2 seconds, while top speed is in the region of 145 km/h (90 mph). Recharging times are up to five hours for a fully depleted battery using a 6.6 Recharging times are up to five hours for a fully depleted battery using a 6.6 kW AC slow charger. kW AC slow charger.

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