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Bowlus Rivet luxury RV allows for ‘indefinite time’ off-grid with yacht-quality battery and solar

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Bowlus revealed its most rugged travel trailer yet, the off-grid Rivet. The Bowlus Rivet features a “yacht-quality” battery and solar power system that allows “indefinite time off-grid in all conditions.” Trailblazing the luxury electric RV market Bowlus is best known for upgrading travel.

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Four Major Trends in the eMobility Industry in 2021

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The “carrot” typically takes the form of incentives such as subsidies and tax credits. The German government offers grants up to €9,000 plus tax reductions for fully electric passenger vehicles, €40,000 for small to medium-sized electric trucks and up to €500,000 for heavy-duty trucks. Looking ahead.

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Transportation’s Future Is Hybrid – in More Ways Than One

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by Alec Shkolnik, co-founder & CEO of LiquidPiston Months before stepping down as CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda zigged at a time when the rest of the automotive industry zagged: he argued for an electrified future powered by both EVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). I couldn’t agree more. But the takeaway here is clear.

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President’s Jobs Council recommends an “All-in” energy strategy; from fossil fuels and pipelines, to efficiency, renewables and vehicle electrification

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can reduce our dependence on oil even further by promoting alternative vehicle technologies, ranging from fully electric vehicles to hybrids to natural gas and alternative fuels.It —“Road Map to Renewal”.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Government Incentives and Support: Many governments worldwide offer incentives and support programs to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. These can include tax credits, rebates, grants, and preferential parking or access to certain areas. A Hybrid Electric Vehicle does not feature an external charger.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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We plugged it in five times, and despite an overall route that skewed more to long-distance highway travel than around-town errands, we managed to do 138 miles on grid electricity alone. Plug-in hybrids that never connect to the grid might as well not have a plug at all. Over five days, we put 276 miles on our test Wrangler 4xe.

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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024

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The 2024 Kia EV9 fits the form that many American households seek in a family vehicle, made fully electric but without a luxury price tag. Bidirectional charging comes standard in the EV9, too, and can be enabled for home power backup now or potential future vehicle-to-grid support with a factory-supported Wallbox solution.

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