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Mercedes-Benz introduces 3 new compact-car PHEV models; CLA Coupé, CLA Shooting Brake and GLA now with EQ Power

Green Car Congress

For the first time on a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the combustion engine is started by the electric motor—the compact hybrids do not have a separate 12-volt starter. On-demand stator and rotor cooling allow use of the electric motor’s peak and continuous output without any problems. The electric machine achieves 75 kW. Together with the 1.33-liter

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” Sara Soria, Spain.

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

Cars That Think

Personalized health care could revolutionize traditional medical practice,” Gao says. volts for about 60 hours. This second-generation e-skin sandwiched thin sheets of Teflon, copper, and polyimide that slide as the person moves, generating maximum power of 0.94 milliwatts. The team next turned to 3D printing.

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Micromobility: Shared Scooter Leader Bird Offers E-Bikes

Clean Fleet Report

The 500-watt Bafang electric motor in the rear hub moves you along at 20 miles per hour with a range of up to 50 miles from the removable 36-volt battery. Netherlands residents have known the charm of biking for half a century. When a supporting infrastructure is in place, it’s a dream for a single person without a lot of baggage.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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Parking EVs In Driveways and on the Street: Implications for EV Charging

EV Adoption

In my own neighborhood I see several EV drivers with long cables from Level 2 chargers in the garage, and extension cords presumably from a 120 Volt outlet. Following are some of the potential options for these households: Charging Accessories for EVs Parking in Driveways. And the EVOREEL from Phillips & Temro. Image Source: SparkCharge.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The company hasnt yet decided whether it will enter the U.S.

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