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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The truck has 211 KWh of initial battery capacity and is capable of 120 kW DC CCS1 charging.

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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

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It will be the first fully electric addition to GMC’s lineup, driven by next-generation EV propulsion technology that enables off-road capability, on-road performance and an immersive driving experience. 800-volt DC public fast charging5 compatibility of up to 350 kilowatts. GMC introduced the 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1.

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VW showcases production version of e-up!; premiere at the IAA

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Volkswagen is showcasing its first fully electric production vehicle—the new e-up! is powered by an electric motor with 60 kW / 82 PS peak power and 40 kW / 55 PS continuous power; maximum torque is 210 N·m (155 lb-ft). earlier post )—at its annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg. with an 18.7

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Chevrolet introduces 2024 All-Electric Silverado; reservations open

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Up to 664 horsepower with more than 780 lb-ft of torque in available max power Wide Open Watts Mode on RST, enabling a GM-estimated 0-60 mph time of less than 4.5 Standard DC fast charging (up to 350kW) on WT and RST. Up to 10.2kW of offboard power on WT and RST with optional equipment. Silverado EV RST.

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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

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Porsche’s electric Macan features a 100 kWh battery pack that will reportedly be supplied by China’s CATL. Ten years after debuting the SUV, Porsche revealed the all-electric Macan Thursday. The electric Macan is Porsche’s second EV, after the Taycan and the first fully electric SUV to wear the iconic badge.

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2024 Subaru Solterra EV charges faster, goes hands-free

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The Solterra can now DC fast-charge from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes, according to Subaru, compared to about an hour previously. Also new for 2024 is a low-speed hands-free driver-assist system that allows the Solterra to travel in its lane at speeds up to 25 mph—good for rolling along slowly in freeway congestion, perhaps.

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Incoming 2025 Polestar 3 gains additional variants and now starts at a lower price

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The 3 from Polestar ($PSNY) is the third model from the Geely-owned automaker and its second fully-electric option behind the popular Polestar 2 sedan. Other updates include add-on packages that are now standard and eligibility for lease incentives.

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