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Groupe Renault, Connected Energy install EV charging with 2nd-life batteries at highway rest areas

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UK-based Connected Energy and Groupe Renault have installed two quick-charge stations based on Connected Energy’s E-STOR energy storage technology on highways in Belgium and Germany. The E-STOR technology developed by Connected Energy uses second-life batteries from Renault electric vehicles.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Midsize SUV with Range Rover Cachet The 2024 Range Rover Velar is one of the entry-level midsize Range Rover models (the smaller Evoque takes the pure entry-level prize). However, nothing is lost in its design that retains the premium appeal of the larger Range Rover Sport Autobiography and the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 This gives the BMW i7 M70 xDrive a range of 488 – 560 kilometers (303 – 348 miles, WLTP cycle). kWh of usable energy.

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Mullen introduces battery version of PowerUP mobile EV charger – Charged EVs

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PowerUP is designed to provide on-demand mobile DC fast charging in situations such as roadside assistance and emergency response where immediate power is required for recharging an EV or for emergency power backup. It features two Level 3 DC fast chargers, each with 60 kW of output.

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INFINITI says new gasoline-generated EV system (Nissan e-POWER) central to electrification strategy

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These powertrains will be matched with dedicated platforms and vehicle architectures, delivering high performance, range confidence and reduced environmental impact. The battery pack is recharged constantly by INFINITI’s new ‘MR15DDT’ engine. kWh depending on model. This three-cylinder 1.5-liter

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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The operating range particularly benefits from this. The very low wind noise level contributes significantly to this. This allows decelerating to a standstill without using the brake pedal, while at the same time the range benefits from this recuperation strategy and the high recuperation power (up to 290 kW).

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Furrer + Frey proposes tractor swapping as solution for electrification of long-haul trucking

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A variety of solutions have been suggested for shifting long-haul trucking to electric drive, including the use of overhead catenaries ( earlier post ); in-road inductive charging; ultra-fast battery recharging; and battery swapping. The first tractor then recharges. The driver switches tractors, and departs with a full pack.

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