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Drive Notes: 2024 Volvo S90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

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Charging time for the battery is listed at 13 hours on a 110V, and 5-7 hours (it was unclear which) on a 220V. All told this car based just shy of $80K. Cons As noted above, there's body roll when the car is pushed. This is one of those electrified vehicles that doesn't have AM radio.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

Green Car Congress

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

Green Car Congress

The electric motors boost power delivery at low revs and can also turn the new LB744 into a purely electric car, reducing overall CO 2 emissions by 30% compared to the Aventador Ultimae. The air intake ducts to the cylinders have been re-engineered to increase the supply of air and guarantee optimal airflow in the combustion chamber.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

Green Car Congress

Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. This system made car-sharing operations more convenient for both park managers and visitors.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. based on the integration of the company’s areas of technical expertise (reconditioning of second-hand vehicles, remanufacturing, recycling, batteries).

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

Setec Powerr

Today’s electric cars are like mobile phones, not only in terms of software, but also in terms of hardware. Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. And what about cars?

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How to choose the right electric car charger?

Setec Powerr

With an increasing number of new EV models and a variety of charger power levels hitting the market, it’s crucial to know which charger is most suitable for your car. Charging speed is influenced by several factors, the most critical being the vehicle’s maximum charge rate and its specific charging curve.