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I Didn’t Know What I Was Missing With Faster Level 2 Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

In some ways, the idea of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 charging is deceptive. On the surface, it makes sense to differentiate between slow 120 volt charging, faster 240 volt charging, and DC fast charging, but there’s quite a bit of variance in speeds within each level, and even some overlap. For example, […].

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

Green Car Congress

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. Click to enlarge.

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Leaked image hints that tech giant Xiaomi’s first EV platform may be 800V and over 100 kWh

Electrek

We haven’t even come close to seeing what sort of design Chinese electronics manufacturing behemoth Xiaomi intends to deliver under its young automotive division, but we may have a better idea of what level of power it may be packing.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk ponders 12V lithium-ion battery replacements for older cars

Teslarati

Elon Musk recently hinted at a very welcome and simple update for Tesla’s vehicles, especially those which have already replaced their 12-volt batteries in the past. According to the CEO, Tesla would be looking into the idea of equipping older vehicles with a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, similar to the Model S Plaid.

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GM reports first Chevrolet Silverado EV delivery results for Q3 2023

Teslarati

Chevrolet wanted to launch a Silverado EV variant with a starting price as low as $39,000 but scrapped the idea. Chevrolet offers Silverado EV owners two home charging options: Level 1, 120-volt Charging, and Level 2, 240-volt charging. The fully electric pickup truck can recharge at charging stations across the United States.

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Rivian owners overwhelmingly support NACS adoption

Teslarati

A look at Rivian forums shows that owners and enthusiasts of the EV maker’s all-electric trucks overwhelmingly support the idea of the company’s vehicles adopting the NACS. of respondents responding positively to the idea of the R1T and R1S, as well as succeeding Rivian vehicles, being compatible with Tesla Superchargers. .

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Chrysler Airflow identify, design, gained’t elevate over to manufacturing EV

Baua Electric

The Chrysler Airflow idea would possibly now not be the template for the logo’s first manufacturing EV. The Airflow idea was once first proven on the 2022 CES, with an up to date model showing on the 2022 Brandnew York auto display then that while.