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Electric Vehicle Glossary: The Complete list of Electric Car Related Terms

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Leasing the battery saves the upfront purchase cost of an electric vehicle. Regenerative braking : Braking in which the energy that would have been lost as heat energy during braking is captured using a traction motor (act as a generator) and stored in the battery. Rechargeable batteries are examples of this.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. Q&A with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley. Charged : When did you start selling the EV ARC?

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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If you’re looking at electric cars , environmental impact is probably high on your list of priorities. The UK also hopes to connect more and more EVs to the electricity grid to share power at peak times, in something called vehicle to grid charging (V2G). Here we look at how and why EVs can play a major role in your company fleet.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Safety and Warranties The Niro Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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Regenerative braking uses the motors to recharge the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot complete the technology.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT

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Regenerative braking, which uses the motors to slow the car, recharges the battery when slowing or coasting converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, and USB power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the connectivity technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. There is a concealed storage compartment beneath the cargo floor to store the charge cord. A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving. Tech you’d expect.

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