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Meet Vessev and its ultra-efficient electric hydrofoil boat designed for smooth tourist rides

Baua Electric

The VS—9 was designed using the same state-of-the-art foiling technology used in the America’s Cup (the oldest international competition still operating in any sport) to maximize efficiency and range by foiling above the water. The VS—9 has a range of 50 nautical miles (57 miles/92.6km) and can recharge its batteries at any marina plug.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

EV Info

Most of the hydrogen on Earth exists in molecular forms such as water and organic compounds. We can’t just dig Hydrogen up from the ground we must create hydrogen from either Water or from organic compounds, and this requires a lot of energy. Sources: Recharge News: [link] JCB: [link] NASA: [link] National Grid: [link] .

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

While charging your car through mains supply is still far cheaper and more environmentally friendly than running a petrol or diesel car, doing it with renewable energy can take EV charging completely off grid. This gives zappi users the opportunity to charge for free – quick, simple, zero emissions motoring. In result?

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

My Energi

What I do know, is how fossil fuel vehicles have contributed heavily to poor air quality in our towns and cities, damage to the environment, soil and water quality and have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer! Which was the last petrol / fossil fuel car you owned? The last petrol car I owned was the Mazda 3.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

Green Car Congress

Conventional cooling systems, which only cool with air or the entire battery pack indirectly with water, quickly reach their limits—especially as the requirements continue to increase due to cells with ever increasing energy density. Strong battery recharging at low power demand for maximum electrical availability.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” We are firmly committed to becoming an electric-only car maker and the transition should happen by 2030.”

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