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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. Total system output rises 40 hp to 335 hp, decreasing the Audi-estimated 0-60 mph time by 0.8 second, to 5.0

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2025 Porsche Taycan: More range, 18-minute charging, 2.3-second 0-60

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Porsche suggested since its arrival for the 2020 model year that the Taycan had the potential to take full advantage of 350-kw DC fast-charging at 800 volts , but since its launch it’s been limited to around 270 kw. The top Turbo S can now get to 60 mph in 2.3 Even the base version now gets to 60 mph in just 4.5

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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., Click to enlarge.

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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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The Combined Charging System (CCS) enables charging with DC or AC electrical current. A full charge with DC electrical current at a charging column with an output of 150 kW takes just around 50 minutes. Audi of America is hosting Green Car Congress at IAA. lb-ft) of torque temporarily while boosting.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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The magnetic alternating field induces an AC current in the secondary spool mounted across the gap in the underside of the car. The AC current is converted to DC by the vehicle’s power electronics and the battery is charged with up to 11 kilowatts of power. mph), they direct the flow of air to improve flow around and through the car.

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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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