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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the high-performance battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes. The power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motors and the battery, converting direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC).

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Volkswagen to introduce battery-electric compact SUV in US in 2020; based on I.D. CROZZ

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vehicles will be designed to speed recharging time over today’s models, and the CROZZ recovers 80% of its charge in 30 minutes via a 150 kWh DC charger. Another Smart Light above the Active Info Display in sight of the driver becomes active as the driver says, “Hello I.D.” All Volkswagen I.D. As with the other Volkswagen I.D.

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European version of the BYD Dolphin is revealed

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All new BYD C-segment hatchback assures stress-free travelling Available with a highly efficient 60 kWh LFP Blade Battery with a 427km range (WLTP) and DC Charging (SOC 30%-80%) in just 29 minutes BYD DOLPHIN makes practical and effective use of the state-of-the-art e-Platform 3.0 High performance is also achieved when it comes to recharging.

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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inch screen like the one in the Mustang Mach-E—but with additional truck-specific info and options. kW DC-to-AC converter and an automatic transfer switch for the home’s electrical panel. With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord.

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Electric car chargers to be required in all new house and office builds in England

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All chargers installed will additionally have to be ‘smart’ – allowing owners to tell their cars when to charge and up to what percentage, with the option of recharging only during times when energy demand is generally lower. At that rate, fully recharging the 40kWh battery on a Nissan Leaf, for instance, would cost around £6.80

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PHEV Day 149, Friday, 6 March 2009. "Spirit of DC".The First EVer PHEV in Bonham, Texas!

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Later, after recharging at John & Nancy, the "Spirit" made a run to the North Texas Mensa "Texas Hold'em," in East Dallas and returned with a 69.8MPG for 81 miles, doing in the process some 99.9MPG fro 13 or so miles. Even stopping for a Quiktrip fill-up of midgrade 89 octane -- 7.823 gals x $.1869 1869 = $14.62

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Best speakers ever

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Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He was pontificating on an all-electric composite Hypercar using rechargeable batteries back in 2000. Contact membership@myeva.org for more info.

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