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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.
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and 11 kW charge rates, capable of charging both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and extendedrange electric vehicles (EREVs), and is intended to comply with standards proposed by SAE International’s J2954 Committee. The prototype testing focuses on wireless charging systems at 7.7 Earlier post.).
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