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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

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. In addition to Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Porsche are highlighted as key players in the GlobalData report.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

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. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit. News: Porsche Taycan EV Hits the Streets.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

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 All Genesis electric vehicles qualify for the federal tax credit and state rebates. Genesis adds an electric sedan.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. The Wind and GT-Line versions also have decent towing capacity of 2,300 lbs. What Is the EV6? The EV6 is a 5-door midsize crossover that sits on a 114.2-inch

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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. When the U.S. million Rimac Nevera.

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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

Clean Fleet Report

Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. The all-wheel drive system automatically senses grip level and undetectably sends power front-to-rear, and side-to-side. There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident.

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