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Nickel-Mining Plants To Juice EV Battery Supply Chain

CleanTechnica EVs

The post Nickel-Mining Plants To Juice EV Battery Supply Chain appeared first on CleanTechnica. A new, plant-based source of nickel could help spare the EV battery supply chain from the burden of environmental impacts related to mining.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

The 1987 Sprint ER came in second place, due to its insatiable thirst for go-go juice on the highway (51 miles per gallon). It also had an upshift light (located in the lower right corner of the cluster) to remind drivers that fuel economy was more important than brisk acceleration.

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Guess Who's Back -- 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Marks Return of an Iconic Name

The Truth About Cars

liter four-cylinder with a 48-horsepower electric motor that's juiced by a 1.87-kWh Fuel-economy numbers will be announced at a later date. There will be just one powertrain -- an i-Force Max hybrid setup that pairs a 2.4-liter kWh NiMH battery pack. The electric motor will be integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

The e-motor relies on a 1.76kWh lithium-ion battery for juice. In normal mode its dulled down in search of economy. But even then – if our first drive is an accurate indicator – you are going to miss out on diesel-like fuel economy. The petrol engine can run on 91 RON unleaded, claims an 8.5L/100km metres long and more than 1.9m

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Real Life EV Story : Arun has abandoned his ICE cars and only uses Tata Nexon EV

Plug In India

The next time he got adventurous and ventured a further 25 km, ending up with just 8% juice left in the battery. The upper limit for economy driving is 80 kmph, beyond which the juice really starts draining fast. . ​We got Arun to share his experiences of outstation travels. He has been to Mangalore three times.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

It gives you the chance for some seriously swift acceleration without making the fuel-economy sacrifices demanded of you by the bonkers 392. But if you have the scratch and the access to juice, it makes a strong argument for itself. Unlike the 392, this Jeep uses a 2.0-liter You don’t need the 4xe.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

The juice is supplied by a 1.49 The entire package is well put together, balancing fun-to-drive, functionality, and fuel economy. kWh lithium-ion battery. An eight-speed automatic transmission gets the power to the all-wheel drive system. Acceleration is one thing, ride and handling are another. All at a reasonable price.

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