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Can EV batteries be used again?

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At the end of an EV’s 10-15 year lifespan, the lithium-ion batteries powering the vehicle typically retain about 70- 80 percent of their original capacity. At this point, there are several excellent options for the battery: it can be reused, repurposed, or recycled.

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Ford and Portland General Electric Partner to Prepare Region for EVs

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Ford and PGE will work together to share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand for electric vehicles, as well as partner on consumer education outreach around electric vehicles.

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Chevrolet and OnStar Give Volt Owners 24/7 Connection and Control via Wireless Smartphone Application

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OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. It uses a real-time data connection to perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. Click to enlarge. Walt Dorfstatter, president, OnStar.

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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV

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Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 In the EQC the powerpacks are isolated by rubber mounts at two points: where the powerpack connects to its subframe and where the subframe connects to the body. As a result, the interior of the EQC is extremely quiet.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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With its new high-capacity lithium-ion battery fully charged, the Prius PHV’s EV-mode cruising range is 26.4 Battery type / capacity. Lithium-ion, 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. When battery power depletes beyond a certain level, the vehicle transitions to HV mode.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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In “Sport” mode, the battery charge is always maintained at a minimum level to ensure that sufficient boost reserve capacity is available when needed. In addition, the battery is charged as quickly as possible to ensure maximum performance. Power is stored in a 14.1 Using a 230-volt, 32 amp connection and the optional 7.2

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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The plug-in hybrid and third-generation full hybrid leverage Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems. The light ring then illuminates in quadrants as the vehicle charges.

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