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Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet

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Thanks to pioneering new technology that circulates cooling liquid through the charging connecter to prevent overheating, the new Lotus ultra-fast Supercharger rival can recharge at a class-leading 480kW. Finally, there’s a Liquid-Cooled Charging Unit that bundles the Power Cabinets together tocharge up to four vehicles at once.

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Ford certifies first 67 dealers to sell Focus Electric

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Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. Focus Electric also offers a faster charging system that allows for a full recharge in nearly half the time of the current Nissan Leaf thanks to a larger on-board charger (6.6 Earlier post.).

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Electric three-wheelers design for handicapped personsĀ 

Electric Vehicles India

Electric three-wheelers design for handicapped persons . Here in this article, we will be discussing all-electric three-wheelers (autos) designs especially for handicapped people which means it can also be run by a handicapped person or handicapped user-friendly vehicle. Electric three-wheelers for handicapped.

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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

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The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at US dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric will be available late fall. This battery system is internally estimated to recharge from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 43 minutes with available 400V fast-charging capability. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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It has been popular with many customers, due to the superior driving performance delivered by three types of 4WD system, including Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD; design which fuses refinement with SUV-like power; spacious luggage storage; and an interior designed for convenience, making it suited to diverse situations.

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Bustech to use new Cummins battery-electric and fuel-cell electric powertrains in next-gen XGi buses

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Cummins battery packs, which form an integral part of the battery electric powertrain, are designed and built by Cummins. The battery electric powertrain for Bustech will have a range up to 350 km between recharging. The Battery-Electric System from Cummins debuted in 2019 after extensive development, testing and validation.

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Two Volvo Trucks carriers, Producers Dairy order VNR electric trucks

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We are excited to see the first deployments of our battery-electric model in Virginia, and glad to have the support of our local dealer, Nacarato Truck Centers, to ensure a positive customer experience after the sale. Both fleets will recharge their Volvo VNR Electrics at their local facilities.

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