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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

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Overall, EV sales have been disappointing so far due to a lack of choice and perceived personal benefits, high purchase prices, and most importantly, consumer anxiety about range, maximum speed, recharging times, and the lack of public charging infrastructure. It also describes the role of EVs in the future IoT.

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Vessev officially unveils its VS–9 hydrofoil boat inside and out [Video]

Baua Electric

Those foils enable the boat’s carbon fiber hull to rise 50 cm above the water, clear of waves and wake. By flying above the waves, the VS–9 delivers a large vessel experience on an agile platform that can be berthed and charged in nearly any marina. We’ve accomplished exactly that. nautical miles of range per minute.

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Save $300 on Worx’s Landroid robot mower, 1-day sales on Anker 522 Powerhouse and Rexing EV charger extension cable, more

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It is joined by two one-day sales from Best Buy, the first being Anker’s SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189 , as well as the 17-foot Rexing J1772 Extension Charging Cable at $110. By charging it with a wall outlet and a USB-C port you’ll only be waiting 3.5 369) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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US$0.74) per 100 km to drive when charged during lower-cost off-peak hours (between 10:00 p.m. The powertrain system features an advanced battery liquid cooling system, an innovative motor efficiency optimizer, a rechargeable energy storage system mated to a low gear design, and low-rolling resistance tires. and 6:00 a.m.).

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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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Carbon fiber, produced via artisan craftmanship in the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, is the principal structural element within the new car, used not only in the monofuselage and frame but also for many elements of the bodywork. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again?

Cars That Think

They eat up battery life requiring frequent battery changes or charging. One company that’s hoping to reduce our battery anxiety is Exeger , which wants to enable self-charging devices that convert ambient light into energy on the go. I mean, the first one that came, you could wear them for a few hours, and you had to charge them.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. It has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station.

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