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Ultrasonic welding in the battery pack for the Cadillac ELR

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GM first applied the process on the Chevrolet Volt and further refined it for ELR. In order to establish such quality guidelines, this paper first identifies a number of critical weld attributes that determine the quality of welds by experimentally characterizing the weld formation over time using copper-to-copper welding as an example.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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kWh in MY 2014) improving power and acceleration, with EV range growing on the base model to 39 miles (63 km)—depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. All-electric range for the MY2015 ELR is 37 miles (60 km). ELR’s battery can be charged using either a 120- or 240-volt charger. seconds, a 1.5

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The EPA found the EQE 350’s all-electric driving range to be 280 miles, slightly less than the 350 Plus and 500 4matic. A 240 volt/32 amp home charger will take 9.25 A side of luxury Silent Propulsion Clean Feet Report drove the EQE 350 4matic, with dual motors (front and rear) that produce 288 horsepower and 564 pound-feet of torque.

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Jaguar Land Rover providing I-PACE EVs for ground support for Rolls-Royce’s electric flight speed record attempt

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The all-electric powertrain will run at 750 volts and delivers 90% energy efficiency. The ACCEL team has continued to innovate while adhering to the UK Government’s social distancing and other health guidelines. The 6,000 cells of the battery pack are packaged for maximum lightness and thermal protection.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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However, because each site developed its own solutions, future research could capture lessons learned and develop best practices and guidelines. Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. The most significant challenge was range.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) With this charge it can travel an average daily distance of about 30 miles (50 km), which is often enough to serve most consumers’ needs. Both owners drove an average of 12,000 total miles in the year.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Coda popped onto the electric-vehicle stage in June 2009 as an offshoot of Miles Electric Vehicles, a maker of electric light trucks in China. The Whip is a two-seater that can travel at a top speed of 35 mph for 40 miles per charge; it sells for around $19,000. is 50 mph and its nominal range is 50 miles; it retails for about $12,000.

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