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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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At this point, no one is wondering whether EVs are here to stay, but how soon will we get rid of petrol vehicles? Part of the answer to this question lies in the efficiency of EV batteries. In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries. An EV doesn’t use only one Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery, though.

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Morgan launches three-wheeled Morgan EV3 at Geneva

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Fitted with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack and a liquid-cooled 46 kW motor driving the rear wheel, and weighing less than 500 kg (1,100 lbs), the all-electric 3 Wheeler has a range of 150 miles (241 km). Early indications suggest a minimum 0-62 mph time of less than 9 seconds and a top speed in excess of 90 mph (145 km/h).

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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In addition, a scenario is being tested in which some of the daily peak electrical demand might be buffered by the cars’ lithium-ion batteries in the future. Top speed of the car is 170 km/h (106 mph); the Volkswagen accelerates to 100 km/h in under 12 seconds. Li-ion packs.

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Rolls Royce unveils the Phantom Experimental Electric; induction charging system

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liter V12 petrol engine and 6-speed gearbox have been replaced by a 71 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and two electric motors mounted on the rear sub-frame. Pre-launch tests suggests Phantom EE should run to a range of up to 200 km (124 miles), with top speed limited to 160 km/h (99 mph). However, the naturally aspirated 6.75-liter

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