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Phihong introduces new Level 3 30kW wall-mount DC charger

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30kW Wall-Mount DC Fast Charger shown on a stand. Designed for ultra-fast charging speeds, the DW Series chargers deliver up to 105 miles on an hour of charging, surpassing conventional 7.6kW Level 2 AC chargers, which typically offer between 25–26 mph per hour of charging.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1 Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

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Peak torque of the electric motor is 369 lb-ft (500 N·m); the top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 130 mph, after which the speed is softly limited. kW charger is on board as standard for at home and public charging, while an optional 60 kW DC charger is available for fast charging. S 580e 4MATIC Engine 3.0L

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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To compare, the tri-motor AWD Tesla Model S Plaid is rated with peak power of 1,020 hp, with 0-60 mph acceleration (with first foot of rollout subtracted) of 1.99 0-60 mph (21" wheels). Both models have as standard the ultra-fast 900V+ charging system, enabling users to add up to 300 miles in 21 minutes at a 350 kW DC fast charger.

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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

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The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph. Within the traction inverter of a high performance EV, the EliteSiC power module enables high-efficiency power conversion from the DC 800 V of the battery to the AC drive for the rear axle.

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GEM creates first mapping tool for low-speed roads

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LSVs are more than a golf cart—they are street legal on most roads posted 35 mph or less. With GEM Go, users drop a pin or enter an address, and the map will populate with a radius of all roadways 35 mph or less. In cities such as Washington, DC, with a default speed limit of 20 mph, LSVs can get anywhere in the city and beyond.

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Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

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The system enables dynamic charging with a charging power of 180 kW (DC 600 V, 300 A) while driving at a vehicle speed of 155 km/h (96 mph). Technology enabling to both supply power and perform charging while driving (dynamic charging) is being researched and developed as a means of addressing issues such as those above.

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