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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker

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Changes to battery cell chemistry have increased DC fast-charging power from 150 kw to 175 kw, allowing for 10% to 80% charging in about 28 minutes under normal conditions, according to Audi. 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron EPA-estimated range also increased to 258 miles for the Q4 55 E-Tron SUV—22 miles more than before, Audi claims.

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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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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, and a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h), the CrossBlue Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 79 mpg (3.0 In boosting—i.e., l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). The Combined Charging System (CCS) enables charging with DC or AC electrical current.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. Click to enlarge.

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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40k

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Nominally a compact crossover SUV with 285 to 319 miles of EPA-estimated range, it’s priced competitively, with prices starting at $43,295 (including a mandatory $1,395 delivery fee). We spent a day and more than 100 miles with two Equinox EVs in mid-May, and found ourselves impressed. 4 trailing behind at 291 to 304 miles.

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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it’s not US-bound

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market, confirmed BMW of North America spokesperson Jay Hanson to Green Car Reports. BMW estimates 0-62 mph in 6.1 seconds, with a top speed of 120 mph. Compared to the base model, the 0-62 mph time decreases to 3.9 seconds, while the top speed increases to 143 mph. The electric wagon boasts 20.1

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