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Meet the cute, capable and affordable Renault 5 E-Tech. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era?

EV Central

When they arrive all will be based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s ‘AmpR Small’ platform (formerly CMF-BEV), which shares as much as 70 per cent of parts from the CMF-B combustion platform that’s used for the current Renault Clio. 2025 Renault 5 e-motor and battery pack. inch Google-powered infotainment system.

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New plug-in hybrids for 2025

Baua Electric

They have an engine and, typically, a much larger battery than hybrids, good for covering the commute without using gasoline but affording the long driving range of a fuel tank. If you don’t charge a plug-in hybrid, it will typically use a small portion of the battery with the engine and together function as a hybrid.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Working in the EV sector provides opportunities to be part of cutting-edge advancements in the automotive industry. The growth potential of EVs is high and I would like to be a part of it by contributing my ideas and effort. So, I think it would be a better option to be a part of an organization that focuses on electric vehicles. #2

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Australia Goes All-in on Green Hydrogen

Cars That Think

Add up the capacity figures in all of Australia’s current proposals to produce green hydrogen and the sum exceeds Australia’s power-generating capacity. It’s all part of a green-hydrogen wave that’s spreading worldwide. Time is money, says Kim, because occupying a berth in port can cost a whopping AUS $22,000 (US $13,800) a day.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

Green Car Congress

ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs.

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Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

Cars That Think

Having raked in perhaps 30 percent of all the money invested in electrically-powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft so far, Joby is the colossus in an emerging class of startups working on these radical, battery-powered commercial flyers. Right now, it’s not clear who would pay for these.

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The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How to Charge Them

EV Connect

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Also known as “all-electric vehicles”, BEVs are powered and fueled by electricity only. The “fuel” comes from your domestic electricity supply or a commercial EV station, and the drivetrain is 100% battery-powered. Don’t think you’re doubling up on power, however. There are roughly 2.4