EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Here you’ll find superb all-rounders from Hyundai, Tesla and Kia, plus entry-level versions from premium players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. The Ioniq 5 oozes retro cool, has rapid 230kW charging, ample performance and healthy, trustworthy 454km range. Comfy cabin and tech aplenty. Does 0-100km/h in 4.2-seconds,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Mercedes-Benz M-Class, ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class on average consumes 25% less fuel than the previous models. Joachim Schmidt, Board Member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. This means that the optimum charge pressure can be built up at low engine revs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

GM is producing 2 vehicles a day with the goal of having a total of 76 vehicles available by the end of the summer; these vehicles will be used for validation testing ranging from fit and finish reviews, to durability testing to eventual crash testing. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

Featuring a lithium-ion battery the second generation smart electric drive’s power source will have a longer range, boast a shorter charging time and will give improved performance. This means you can plug it directly into any UK mains 3 pin plug socket and it will happily recharge. The smart ed has its own charger on board.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Another key concern amongst people who are yet to switch to an electric car revolves around the range. DriveElectric Dictionary Definition: Range anxiety [Mythic worry/concern]. A nervous feeling that you won’t reach your destination in your electric car on the charge you have available. However is another outdated worry.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Real-world range: 250 miles. A stunning car which is as near to a sure-fire hit as you can get, the GT’s 90 kWh battery will be capable of covering almost 250 miles on a single charge. Real-world range: 225 miles. Real-world range: 275 miles. Real-world range: 215 miles. Real-world range: 255 miles.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Despite high-end offerings like the Tesla Model X, Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, no mass-market brand has brought a three-row SUV to the US market. Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. Like the larger XC40 Recharge, it’s relatively slab-sided and upright, and its 7.0-inch

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Despite high-end offerings like the Tesla Model X, Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, no mass-market brand has brought a three-row SUV to the US market. Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. Like the larger XC40 Recharge, it’s relatively slab-sided and upright, and its 7.0-inch

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Coulomb Technologies are moving into EV charging. More details — and a nice namecheck for ‘Revenge’ – after the jump: Harris: Coulomb Technologies gets funding for electric car charging stations. Harris: Coulomb Technologies gets funding for electric car charging stations. By Scott Duke Harris.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). Volt will survive and prosper,” G.M.’s

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From launch, Australia gets only the 55 model, but cheaper Q8 50 and sportier SQ8 e-trons follow next year to boost the range. Chief rivals are the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV , as the prestige German EV stoush bubbles along nicely. But while the Bimmer can manage 549km WLTP range, the Q8 55 e-tron falls short with 454km WLTP.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Price: $87,800 ($90,700 with seven-seat option) plus on-roads Range: 371km Max charge rate: 100kW Boot space: 130L (seven seats); 465L (rear row folded) If we swerve people movers, the Benz EQB mid-size SUV is the only fully electric seven-seater on sale in Australia. Claimed energy use is 16.7kWh/100km.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In range-topping Twin Motor Performance guise it boasts dual electric motors with 380kW/910Nm and up to 600km range from its 111kWh (107kW useable) battery. Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes.

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