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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. The second innovation is an all-new intelligent powertrain management system that monitors at 160 times per second, if the front electric motor is necessary.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. That system enables onboard batteries to be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kW boost at selected stops using a roof-mounted system (“Flash station”).

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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Fiat 500e detailed: First European EV for those on a budget

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Already reinvented for the modern world – much as the new Mini was – the Fiat 500 is not just an Italian classic, it’s something of a global icon, so the announcement that the first fully electric Fiat 500e models will arrive in Australian showrooms mid-year will be widely welcomed.

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Peugeot e-Partner electric van loaded vs empty: Range test

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Peugeot’s fully electric e-Partner van has an official range of 258km. Positively, we were more efficient than WLTP testers, and from full charge, the range indicated on the e-Partner’s dashboard was around 280km when full. That is, of course, unless you sling some weight in the back.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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Not enough to take you deep into the wilds, but adding 170km through optimal charging – it’s able to DC recharge up to 80kW – should take only 30 minutes. This time last year, Renault showcased its Trafic-based Hippie Caviar Hotel (Hotel…not Motel, as it’s bigger) showcar, also fully electric.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

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Charging costs: Full charge costs £8.69 (calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW) find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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