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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. These are new peak values for the C-Class. a P3 hybrid.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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The Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 130 km/80 miles on a full charge and zero exhaust emissions. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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2023 BMW i7 review: The flagship goes electric

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The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. Plugging it in at home will take… well longer. What do you get in the BMW i7?

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No Silent Electric Vehicles | Sound For Electric Vehicles

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Electric Cars in particular are gaining fame because of their rechargeable engine that is powered by batteries as opposed to the traditional gas engine. Electric Cars in particular are gaining fame because of their rechargeable engine that is powered by batteries as opposed to the traditional gas engine.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs. The electricity used to drive the vehicle is stored in a large battery, which is charged by plugging the car into a power source, either at home or public charging stations.

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New engines in Mercedes-Benz A-Class lower fuel consumption up to 26% compared to preceding models

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The A 200 CDI has multiple exhaust gas recirculation to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The new CAMTRONIC variable valve lift adjustment system debuts in the 1.6-liter liter gasoline engine. Click to enlarge. All engines of the new A-Class feature the ECO start/stop function as standard. liters/100 km (55 mpg US) (provisional figure).

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