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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. hoku earthquake , tsunami and nuclear power plant accident at Fukushima.

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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

The Truth About Cars

A 116-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the juice but Merc isn’t yet spilling any tea about expected driving range on a full charge. The EQS 580 SUV, which the wind likely thinks is more aerodynamic, has a battery pack of roughly the same capacity and a suggested range of about 330 miles. A sprint from 0–60 mph is said to take 4.7

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We’re the New Renewables

Cars That Think

JUICE BOX For many years, environmentalists have looked forward to the coming of net-zero-energy buildings. But the net-zero target would never have been reachable without innovations in renewable- energy generation that let structures generate power on- site. Enjoy the latest images, and if you have suggestions, leave a comment below.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

Baua Electric

We also got a look at the TRIDENTE – Maserati’s first all-electric day boat , built alongside Vita Power. The three 300 kW permanent magnet radial motors combine for 560 kW of maximum power (610 kW with MaxBoost), offering 1,350 Nm (996 lb-ft) of torque. seconds but loses some juice down the straightaway, going 0-200 km/h in 9.1

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4 Ways to Maximize Your Jeep Wrangler 4×4

Clean Fleet Report

The Jeep Wrangler 4×4 offers a powerful engine with four-wheel drive (hence the name) as well as advanced suspension systems designed specifically for off-road driving. Furthermore, investing in a roof rack designed specifically for your Wrangler ensures a snug fit, minimizing wind resistance and noise while driving.

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What the Nissan Leaf Has Taught Us About Natural Disaster Recovery

Blink Charging

Many worry about finding a way to get power to an electric vehicle during a natural disaster, but what is not discussed is how electric vehicles can provide power during an emergency. As EV innovations continue they allow homes and businesses to utilize their power to keep services, like heat, working during a natural disaster. .

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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

Baua Electric

Arc is a very new company – it was founded in 2021 in Los Angeles, and is targeting the luxury boat market with high-powered electric boats. Wake boats need high power along with specialized control surfaces and ballast control to help make a large, surfable wake behind the boat.

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