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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Digital technology companies often test technology on customers before it is ready for sale. Mercedes-Benz has launched a “beta program” to test how ChatGPT artificial-intelligence technology can help drivers have more natural dialogue with the vehicle’s infotainment systems.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

Not enough to take you deep into the wilds, but adding 170km through optimal charging – it’s able to DC recharge up to 80kW – should take only 30 minutes. Based on the Zafira-e Life and due for sale in 2023, there’s a solid 322km WLTP driving range plus sleeping for four. The German alternatives.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. We found only four for sale, with $28,880 for a 190km range 2014 60Ah version with 100,000km the cheapest. Now we’re talking. of new car deliveries.

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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

EV Central

Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge. ” How are Mazda MX-30 EV sales? If Tesla sales and electric Hyundai/Kia/Mercedes/Porsche, et al. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are polarising things.

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

A distance of 923 km using DC fast charging infrastructure. We then went on to do a slow charge upto 100%. We had to charge it to 100 percent - and decided that we will come down after an hour to switch off the connection. There was a power outage at 2145 hrs and the charging stopped. So it takes about 15 minutes.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. GM is committed to putting the system in the Chevrolet Volt for sale by 2010, Lutz said.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.