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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Now Offers A Less Expensive Version of the New Model Y

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second 0-60 mph time and a 327-mile range. Tesla also quotes a 125 mph top speed. The tow hitch package costs $1,000, and black is the only standard color. That price makes the Model Y one of the more affordable EVs available today, even before tax credits are figured in. The Long Range Model Y offers a 4.6-second

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. Standard on base trims is 2.4 kilowatts of power with the option for more, while Lariat and Platinum series come standard with 9.6 Standard on base trims is 2.4

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Tesla Model S and Model X now more affordable with Standard Range variants

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The Tesla Model S and Model X now start at more affordable prices, thanks in part to the introduction of a Standard Range variant for the two flagship electric cars. The introduction of the Model S and Model X Standard Range was spotted on Tesla’s online configurator earlier today. second 0-60 mph time.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The recent AMAS CAD II demonstration built upon the capabilities that were demonstrated at Ft.

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Tesla renames the Model 3 Standard Range Plus to Model 3 Rear-Wheel-Drive

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A recent update to Tesla’s online configurator has effectively renamed the base variant of the company’s most affordable vehicle in its current lineup. As could be seen on Tesla’s official website , the base Model 3 is no longer called the Standard Range Plus. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will offer customers two all-electric options, including a standard 168 kWh battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles and an optional 229 kWh large battery pack with a targeted range of up to 500 miles. Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 340 coefficient of drag.

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