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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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kWh Li-ion pack, offering an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles (161 km). With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. The battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles. kW output charging station.

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Chicago awards $13.4M contract to Motiv Power Systems for 20 Class 8 electric refuse trucks

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The City of Chicago has awarded San Francisco Bay Area startup Motiv Power Systems a $13.4-million The 52,000-lb trucks, powered by a 200 kWh battery pack, will have a range of up to 60 miles. With a medium-duty pilot shuttle, Motiv reduced operating cost from 80 cents per mile ($0.80/mi) mi) to 10 cents per mile ($0.10/mi).

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 It will be the first vehicle on the market to use the recently approved SAE combo charger for DC Fast Charging (J1772).

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

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What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? Well, there is now a “takeaway” charging service that just provides a power bank-style power supply. The need for public charging stations in much of the U.S.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Review -- Well-Packaged Style

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Certainly it got a lot of attention from passer-by as I tested it in and around San Francisco last week. Full disclosure: Volkswagen flew me to San Francisco, fed and housed me, and offered up a hat, bandana, and snacks as swag. Range is listed 234 miles for RWD Buzzes and 231 for AWD.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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Electricity is also more efficient than gasoline, so you’ll get more kilometers out of each battery charge. The average electric car can travel between 100 and 300 miles on a single charge. If you’re planning on taking long road trips, an electric car may not be the best option for you. Charging can be a challenge.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz

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Silent and Smooth From city cruising to the beach Volkswagen brought North American automotive journalists to San Francisco for the first drives of the 2025 ID Buzz 1st Edition, which is the fully optioned trim. Note: The $1,550 destination charge is included in all prices. inch vehicle information screen and a 12.9-inch