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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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Power for up to another 300 kilometers (WLTP) is recharged in just 15 minutes. This means that, following the purchase and the initial new-car configuration, some of the features of the EQS can be adapted according to personal preferences. The EQS can be charged with up to 200 kW at fast charging stations with direct current.

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Celgard files patent infringement lawsuit against LG Chem over Li-ion separator technology

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The complaint alleges that LG has infringed Celgard’s United States Patent Nº 6,432,586 issued for an invention entitled “Separator for a High Energy Rechargeable Lithium Battery.”. The patent in the lawsuit covers ceramic composite layer lithium-ion battery separators developed by Celgard for high-energy rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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Purchase Incentives One of the significant differences between EVs and conventional vehicles lies in the purchase incentives offered by the Indian government. In our previous articles, we have explained other legal obligations like the registration and license requirements for EVs in detail.

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Energy Conversion Devices files Chapter 11, seeks sale of businesses; Ovonic Battery Company sold to BASF Corporation

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OBC), to BASF Corporation for the gross purchase price of $58 million in cash before transaction fees, minority participations, and working capital and other adjustments. ECD has retained Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP as legal counsel and AlixPartners as financial advisors to assist the company in the Chapter 11 process.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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This prevents the occurrence of severe injuries brought on by auto accidents , not just to yourself but also to the passengers in the other vehicle, thus saving you a lot of physical, emotional, financial, and legal grief. Hence, it may require a dedicated charging station as the recharge time is quite long.

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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This is a prerequisite for consumer acceptance and, subsequently, the mass market uptake of electric vehicles. Non-financial incentives, at national or regional level, could also be explored by the relevant actors.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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Most Americans also qualify for EV incentives from $7,500 to $15,000, but there’s a lot of fine print to read across different government websites, and incentives can take up to 12 months to recoup post-purchase. For the Hyundai Kona below, EV Life estimates it will take one hour to recharge 5 miles.). Level 2 Chargers.