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Volvo Renamed and Improved the XC40 Recharge for 2025

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Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models. The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric Pricing Announced at $54,985

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Making good on its promise that the future will be electric, Volvo has readied the XC40 Recharge P8 compact crossover for a spring debut. The post Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric Pricing Announced at $54,985 appeared first on The Truth About Cars. Though it doesn’t seem to have secured an idyllic price tag.

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Maxwells CEO pitches ultracaps for GM eAssist system

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In a blog post, Maxwell Technologies president and CEO David Schramm argues that ultracapacitors would be a perfect fit for GM’s eAssist second-generation light electrification technology ( Earlier post.) The eAssist system is slated to be GM’s current default mild hybrid system for electrification applications of 20 kW power or less.

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GM: Volt Pack Now “Hundreds” Less than $1,000/kWh; Headed to $250/kWh

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We think a plug-in offering 40 miles of gas- and emissions-free driving like the Volt is the sweet spot for the majority of customers because nearly 80 percent of drivers can drive their daily commute and return home for an overnight recharge that avoids inconvenience for them and additional daytime load on the electric grid.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Español HD Mobile Engadget Engadget Engadget Web Images Video News Local RSS Feed Contact us Tip us on news!

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 10/1/2013 Big EV Grin

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So, this is only my third blog entry, and my car has been done for a month! The car can recharge on a 220v outlet, but I have never done that yet, since I don''t have that type of outlet in my garage. A recharge after my typical commute is less than an hour. I might get around to another blog post in another year.

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Tesla Supercharger V3 Network is being upgraded to 300 kW for faster charging

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This should allow Tesla’s electric vehicles to recharge faster than ever before, making them even more convenient and viable for long-distance travel. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the Supercharger V3 Network is being upgraded from its existing 250 kW peak output to an even more impressive 300 kW.

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