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VW Adds Basecamp Accessories to Atlas Cross Sport

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Part of the Basecamp line of accessories, owners of an Atlas Cross Sport can now opt for styling components inspired by the Atlas Basecamp concept vehicle from a few years ago. Volkswagen is taking a different tack, choosing to offer a raft of accessories instead of installing items on the assembly line.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Based on the details provided in the related documents , it will work in conjunction with the fake engine noises future Stellantis products will presumably offer.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

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Lithium, nickel metal hydrides and even advanced lead acid products are now capable of great energy storage and have strong recycle lives. Currently, battery costs are one of the main barriers, but these barriers are declining as usage and production increase while new technologies and materials continue to push down costs.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

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Written by Josie Garthwaite 9 Comments Posted March 31st, 2009 at 5:00 am in Automotive Before unveiling the concept version of its Model S sedan, an $57,400 electric car that Tesla Motors wants to build using loans from the Department of Energy, the startup said the Model S battery would be designed to handle rapid charging.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. The modular concept also allows scalability even within your own car. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Thats right.

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