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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). Porsche completely re-engineered the hybrid powertrain components in the Cayenne E-Hybrid as compared to the Cayenne S E-Hybrid of the previous generation. seconds (-0.7

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Gotrax Gmax Ultra review: The best and biggest Gotrax scooter

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The Gotrax Gmax Ultra is currently the most powerful electric scooter from Gotrax, offering 45 miles of range and a top speed of 20 mph. If you’re looking for the best of the line from Gotrax, this is it. Big LG battery: The Gmax Ultra has the longest range of all other Gotrax scooters, going for roughly 45 miles per charge.

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THINK and AeroVironment to Pursue Projects to Promote Fast-charging Infrastructure; THINK Picks Enerdel as Sole Battery Provider for US

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AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Review

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Charging costs : Full charge costs £10.78. Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Charging speed :0-80% in 38 minutes at a 125kW charge point ( Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car). 4 GTX cost?

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1 The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1 With its AWC (Audi wireless charging) technology which Audi is developing for series production, the battery can also be charged inductively. Overall design.

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Velotric Nomad 1 review: Affordable, off-road adventure

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You’ll get 55 miles of range per charge, which takes six hours to replenish when depleted. Surprisingly, the bike tries to cap you out at 20 mph, but I managed to surpass that with some effort, which was easier to do downhill. That one has a bigger motor and can go faster, up to 28 mph. What’s not so good?

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text. Start-Stop system.

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