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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph). An 11 kW charger is on board as standard for three-phase charging from the AC grid, while a 60 kW DC charger is available for fast charging with direct current.

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The unique ability of EV ARC 2020 to operate independent of the electrical grid not only provides ease and flexibility in installation, but also makes it a reliable source of power.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW. Vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid bi-directional charging affords the Ram 1500 REV the flexibility to charge another Stellantis battery-electric vehicle or provide power back to the grid.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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These customers are allocated a portion of the energy output from their community solar projects and earn credits on their power bills as the projects generate power and add renewable energy to their local grid. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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FCA introduces New Fiat 500 EV; not confirmed for US

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With an output of 87 kW, the new 500 has a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) (self-limited) and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1 The Combo 2 socket located on the rear right side panel of the car powers the fast charger, for both AC and DC charging.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces battery-electric Vito E-CELL crewbus

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The 60 kW electric motor with 280 N·m (207 lb-ft), power electronics, transformer and AC/DC charger are accommodated under the hood. The speed is electronically limited to 89 km/h (55 mph) in the interests of a range of 130 km (New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). Charging from the 230 V grid is subsequently possible as necessary.

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