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Volkswagen inaugurates new Wind Tunnel Efficiency Center: heat, cold and wind speeds up to 155 mph

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The Volkswagen brand opened a new Wind Tunnel Efficiency Center in Wolfsburg, which is one of the most modern and efficient in the industry. The center, with a floor area of 8,800 m², is also certified for measurements in accordance with WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedures). Click to enlarge.

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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

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With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400). The 2023 pricing reflects a $1,000 MSRP increase over the 2022 EV6 Wind. Entering its second model year, the EV6 CUV starts at an MSRP $48,500 (excludes $1,295 destination fee).

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Tesla launches Powerwall and home energy demos

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The Powerwall has also been used multiple times to store energy during times of weather catastrophes, helping many owners keep their lights on during outages. Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal What are your thoughts?

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The synthetic fuel is produced at the power-to-gas plant in Werlte from water and carbon dioxide using electricity generated by wind power. Before the gas reaches the injector valves, an electronic pressure regulator reduces the pressure from as much as 200 bar, which can prevail in the tanks, to between 5 and 9 bar.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 Like all public charging stations on the Electrify America network, the EV ARC 2020 chargers support all light-duty electric vehicles.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, making it the fastest all-electric BMW model.

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US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. time to accelerate from 0–60 mph, maximum speed, etc.),

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