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New electric boat motor uses wind and water to recharge its batteries at sea

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It may not offer infinite range , but it’s close. more… The post New electric boat motor uses wind and water to recharge its batteries at sea appeared first on Electrek. The new Oceanvolt ServoProp saildrive has a regeneration feature that efficiently charges up an electric boat’s batteries while sailing.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. The improved aerodynamics contribute to the improved efficiency and range. Instead of 12, there are now 14 windings.

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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

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With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400). The 2023 pricing reflects a $1,000 MSRP increase over the 2022 EV6 Wind. EPA-Est Range. EV6 RWD models features a 77.4 MSRP Pricing (does not include $1,295 destination).

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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

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This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. These increase efficiency, and thus also range. Due to the use of I-pin bar winding, the motor’s efficiency, compactness, and level of automation in production can be further improved.

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Mitsubishi Heavy selling MLiX Li-ion rechargeable battery business to Delta Electronics; focus shifting to ESS systems

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(MHI) is selling its Li-ion rechargeable battery business to Delta Electronics. The batteries are used in diverse products ranging from electric buses to ESS products, including container-based systems. MHI will focus on energy storage system (ESS) products using Li-ion batteries.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Midsize SUV with Range Rover Cachet The 2024 Range Rover Velar is one of the entry-level midsize Range Rover models (the smaller Evoque takes the pure entry-level prize). However, nothing is lost in its design that retains the premium appeal of the larger Range Rover Sport Autobiography and the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic.

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