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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

Cars That Think

The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. Between bitter ambient temperatures and some snafus, that charger was pushing juice at a sharply reduced, roughly 45-kW rate—exactly one-sixth the Hyundai’s maximum 270-kW rate. The GMC Hummer EV.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

According to Ford , a driver can roll this beast into a garage mounted with the $1310 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro, where its AC pins can deliver a full overnight charge at 19 kW output to the truck’s 98 kWh (131 kWh if you have the extended extra-big-range) lithium-ion battery. No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

While electric dirt bikes can go fast, they could run out of juice while you’re on the road. It has an easily removable lithium-ion battery pack that you can fully charge in 110 minutes and lets you enjoy 1.5 Also read: Hummer EV – Everything you need to know. hours of ride time on its lightweight composite frame.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. Forget the black helicopter conspiracies. based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. Interesting in any case.

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