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SEAT unveils plug-in hybrid prototype based on the new Leon hatchback; smart charging and V2G

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The Leon Verde (“Green”) prototype is the culmination of the four-year Cenit Verde research project in Spain, and was presented at the official closing event of the project. SEAT, a Spanish motor company and member of the Volkswagen Group, has unveiled a plug-in hybrid R&D prototype based on the new Leon hatchback.

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Wallbox Powers ATP Tennis Tour at Real Club de Tennis, Barcelona

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Cars of every conceivable color line the entrance to the Real Club de Tennis, one of Spain’s premier tennis clubs, on the fringes of Barcelona. Wallbox was thrilled to be the official charging partner for the event, meaning the athletes relied on Wallbox’s suite of chargers to fuel their cars while they powered up on the courts.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

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The Karma, a luxury four-passenger sedan, can be recharged by plugging it in; it can then be driven on power from a battery alone for 50 miles. After that, an onboard gasoline generator kicks on to recharge the battery, extending the range by 250 miles between fill-ups. The Karma can be refueled quickly.)

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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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The battery module is set low in the vehicle under the load floor and is mounted in a reinforced zone for extra safety protection in the event of an impact. The battery can be recharged overnight using a domestic 16-amp single-phase 3.3 The battery can be recharged overnight using a domestic 16-amp single-phase 3.3

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