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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 50-state availability will be announced in 2015.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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It’s also capable of traveling up to 62 mph (100 km/h) using electric power alone. With its Lithium-ion power and extended electric vehicle mode, the Prius Plug-in is EPA-rated for a total driving range of 540 miles. These grants are available when a vehicle is either purchased or leased for 36 months or longer.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds. The energy storage system consists of a 20 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that operates at 346V, with a Delphi DC/DC converter. Sheppard, Inc.,

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. For my own recent test, a mere 150-kW EA charger at a Target in New Jersey had to suffice. second rips to 60 mph. “Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles.

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US Mini E leasing program to begin

Green Cars News

Over the next few weeks a select number of customers in New Jersey, New York and California will take delivery of a fully electric version of the Mini Coupe as part of a trial program. With a driving range of around 150 miles, the Mini E’s lithium ion batteries achieve. 62 mph in 8.5 hours to charge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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As with several new EVs, free fast-charging is included. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery will replenish from 10-to-100% charge in under 7.25 We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The G80 EV will be available sometime in fourth quarter 2022, initially in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.