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This modular ‘pop-up solar canopy’ charges EVs off-grid

Baua Electric

Photo: Paired Power Meet PairTree – a solar-powered canopy that charges EVs off-grid – that’s made by US-based solar charging infrastructure manufacturer Paired Power. The system works in temperatures ranging from -20F to 120F and is built to withstand winds up to 130 mph. Get started here. –ad*

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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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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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Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled: 440+ miles of range, under $80k, late 2024 production

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Lucid expects the starting price to be under $80,000. Introducing the Lucid Gravity: Redefining the Electric SUV Performance measures at 0-60 MPH in less than 3.5 The Lucid Gravity will make its public debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. seconds, a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds, and 6,000 pounds of towing capacity.

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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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It should be no surprise that the Tesla Model X, being the only electric vehicle on the grid, demolished the gas options from the legacy makers. But perhaps the biggest surprise is the price comparison of the vehicles. sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec The Tesla is by no means a budget vehicle, starting at $119,990. seconds.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 They can fill up their g-tron model at any CNG filling station and pay the regular price. By feeding the computed volume of Audi e-gas into the natural gas grid, Audi ensures the green benefits of the program, including the corresponding reduction in CO 2 emissions. kilogram (1.3

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms

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WindFloat Atlantic was connected to the grid at the end of 2019 and commissioned in 2020. The floating wind farm weathered wave heights of 20 meters (66 feet) and wind gusts up to 139 km/hr (86 mph). To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system.

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