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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles. The Mobilize Powerbox.

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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

Cars That Think

Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. Did Exxon invent the rechargeable lithium battery? The battery’s performance was also unprecedented: It was both rechargeable and very high in energy output. It’s used in billions of laptops, cellphones, power tools, and cars.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 is designed to haul. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Moving towards more juice.

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc. or Coulomb Technologies.

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Chevrolet electric Camaro concept drag racer: eCOPO with 800V battery pack; electric crate motors

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in 1969, the first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car was designed to compete in the NHRA Stock Eliminator. The eCOPO Concept is all about where we go in the future with electrification in the high performance space. Testing is ongoing. —Russ O’Blenes. —Russ O’Blenes. Electric crate motors.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. With our new drive strategy, we are transporting our hallmark DNA into an electrified future. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).

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