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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. For instance, on-peak price may be $0.15 kWh, while off-peak hours could be as low as $0.11

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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The cabin was quiet with the 0.278 coefficient of drag (Cd) keeping wind noise at a minimum, including the exterior mirrors offering no noise at freeway speeds. Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. The all-wheel drive two-motor version adds $3,500 to the base price. Frunk in front.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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Genesis invited automotive media to Bentonville, Arkansas, to drive the G80 EV through the winding Ozark Mountain roads. The G80 EV has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.26 Safety, Warranty and Pricing. Pricing has not been announced, but the Genesis Concierge service can answer questions about reservations.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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Kia has been one of the leaders in value-priced EVs over the last few years, but their offerings had been based on vehicles that started life as conventional internal combustion cars. In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 Pricing ranges from $41,400 to $56,400. What Is the EV6?

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

Cars That Think

billion in tax credits to further stimulate an already booming EV market that Elon Musk hasn't even dabbled in. Battery Range vs. Reality A big issue with e-bike range claims is that there are so many variables: Rider weight, wind and tire resistance, varying terrain and topography. The price of that electric boost is weight.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of World’s First 500-Mile EV

Cars That Think

That frugal operation is boosted by a 924-volt architecture (versus 400 volts for Tesla, and 800 for Porsche's Taycan) whose benefits include restoring up to 300 miles of range in 20 minutes on a 350-kilowatt DC fast charger. Every buyer is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, pushing the most-affordable Air to $71,400.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. Pricing The 2023 Ioniq 6 comes in four trims, with these base prices that include the mandatory $1,115 destination fee. There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident.

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