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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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That lets the Hyundai and Kia slurp electrons at up to a 270-kilowatt rate, when plugged into a 350-kW DC charger. Between bitter ambient temperatures and some snafus, that charger was pushing juice at a sharply reduced, roughly 45-kW rate—exactly one-sixth the Hyundai’s maximum 270-kW rate. The GMC Hummer EV. Now we’re talking.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. So is the management in Washinton DC. Posted by: Brian A | Apr 15, 2009 6:06:59 AM Ive heard some good arguments that a Hummer is a greener choice than the Prius, or presumably and electric vehicle using similar batteries.

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