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Plug In Carolina Selects AeroVironment to Supply, Install and Support Electric Car Charging Stations Throughout South Carolina

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Plug In Carolina has selected AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) AV) to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in seven South Carolina cities. The charging network is expected to be operational by 1 December 2010 to support the variety of new EVs entering the roadways.

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Test drive: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV is better in charge

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It’s been nearly a decade since Volvo first started rolling out plug-in hybrids in the U.S., One of them is that Volvo’s made the batteries larger every few years, leading to more plug-in electric range, improved hybrid drivability, and overall a better mix of attributes. That’s Volvo’s highest-mileage plug-in hybrid.

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Refreshed Volvo XC90 hybrid debuts Sept. 4

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This is likely to be a refreshed version of the current-generation Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid , which has been on sale since 2015. dealers expect to still be selling plug-in hybrids 48-volt mild hybrids beyond that point. dealers expect to still be selling plug-in hybrids 48-volt mild hybrids beyond that point.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Aerovironment’s home charging dock. The company offers a broad range of Level 1, 2 and 3 charging solutions. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like

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The new plans call for 90 to 100% of global sales to be electrified, including EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Volvo EC40 (right) and EC40 (left) Recharge EVs (Source: Volvo) Volvo walks back 100% EV pledge by 2030 The other up to 10% will be “a limited number of hybrids” if needed. It looks like those plans are now changing.

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BMW brand’s first production PHEV: the BMW X5 xDrive40e

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The first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand is a Sports Activity Vehicle: the BMW X5 xDrive40e. CO 2 emissions come in at 78 – 77 grams per kilometer (figures according to EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, may vary depending on the tire format specified). kWh over the same distance. Click to enlarge.

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First drive with Mercury Marine’s electric Avator motors: A smooth, quiet ride (for small boats) [Video]

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The noted developer of marine technologies has launched its five initial outboards under its new Avator lineup of all-electric motors, and I got the chance to test each of them out in Charleston, South Carolina. This makes charging at any dock or marina with an AC plug handy, but the rates will need to be improved.

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