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Tesla launches Oasis Supercharger with solar farm and off-grid batteries

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Early in the deployment of the Supercharger network, Tesla promised to add solar arrays and batteries to the Supercharger stations, and CEO Elon Musk even said that most stations would be able to operate off-grid. It can be operated off-grid, which is the case right now, according to Tesla.

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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The plug-in hybrid is available to order, in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at €123,736 (US$146,000). This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000).

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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The base Fisker Ocean Sport trim level is priced at $37,499, before federal and state tax credits. The first 5,000 vehicles produced will be Fisker Ocean One, also priced at $68,999. The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9 The Fisker Ocean Ultra will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.9

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. The power-to-gas plant in Emsland is both a research facility and production site that also serves to stabilize the power grid in light of the increasing share of fluctuating green electricity from wind and solar power generation.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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Detroit Electric unveils SP:01 two-seat electric sports car; 190-mile range on NEDC; V2H feature

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With a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.7 This smart unit can also detect any power failure of the grid and provide the option to the user—via SAMI and the GSM network—to instruct the vehicle to restore power to the home using its stored energy. Detroit Electric SP:01.

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Renewable energy sources for off-grid EV charging

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In the previous article on off-grid EV charging , the focus was on the energy storage battery and the DC-AC inverter that supplies the EV charger (and all of the other AC loads). in the range of 200 W to 2 kW nominal rating) are spec’ed to deliver rated power at a wind speed of 8 m/s, or 18 mph (which is quite breezy!),

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