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EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores

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According to one new report, many landlords and real estate owners in Los Angeles, California are rushing to construct new EV charging hardware at apartments, stores, office buildings and more. The post EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Chevrolet Volt Battery Pack Carries Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Warranty

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The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. For up to the first 40 miles, the Volt is powered solely by electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery, using no fuel and producing no emissions.

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. In customer operation, this technology can reduce consumption by up to 0.7

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Colorado buyers of Chevy Volt eligible for $13,500 in tax credits

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Colorado residents who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet Volt are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $6,000 in addition to a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a total price reduction of as much as $13,500. The Volt has a total driving range of up to 379 miles, based on EPA estimates.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. Audi A5 Coupé.

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Electrify America expands home charging offerings with launch of Electrify Home

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Tested and Certified to meet UL standards for safety (UL 2594, UL 2231-1&2), it is SAE-J1772 compliant.The charger is priced at $449. The Electrify Home web store offers a one-stop solution to charging at home. Electrify America's Level 2 EV Charger provides up to 7.6 kW charging power for capable vehicles.

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SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

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The revised version of this document will bring it up to present technology standards to serve the mobility sector and advancements in the years ahead. —Bob Galyen, chair of the SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee. The document specifically applies to vehicles with RESS voltages above 60 volts.