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Road Test: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

3-Row Premium Midsize Plug-In Hybrid The 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is the largest of the three Volvo plug-in hybrids (the XC40 is the smallest and the XC60 is in the middle), aging gracefully and remaining a solid choice for a premium midsize SUV with a plug. EV range is a plus The XC90 Recharge AWD is easy to drive. kWh battery (14.7

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again?

Cars That Think

One company that’s hoping to reduce our battery anxiety is Exeger , which wants to enable self-charging devices that convert ambient light into energy on the go. And if we could reduce or eliminate that problem, how would that actually influence the development of mobile and wearable tech beyond just not having to recharge as often?

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Weave Your Own Apollo-Era Memory

Cars That Think

The work of assembling the AGC memories fell to women at Raytheon who formerly worked with textiles, and once you complete the Core64 kit, you will have a newfound respect for their skills. You can also use the kit to detect magnetic flux lines, and read the resulting bits that get set.

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DBPOWER’s portable power station has 18W USB-C/250W AC at $135 , more in New Green Deals

Electrek

If you’re wanting to be prepared for any situation that arises, having a portable power station in an emergency kit is a solid choice all around. The DBPOWER model on sale today offers a few crucial features to have on hand in an emergency.

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

EV Central

The rechargeable Ranger will cost between $3150 and $5150 more than the V6-powered dual-cabs that currently sits at the top of the brands workhorse ute range. Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak: Looks and smells like any other Ranger, but it can be recharged externally. The spare wheel adds around 30kg which is deducted from the payload.

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This clever kit turns bicycles into electric bikes using their disc brakes

Baua Electric

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. Recharging takes 2.5

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smart, MINI Unveiling Electric Scooter Concepts at Paris Show; Central Role for Smartphones

Green Car Congress

The new, further developed smart drive kit app allows the rider to use online services when making stops on the road. The motor’s lithium-ion battery can be recharged at any conventional power socket using an on-board charging cable. During the journey, the smartphone serves as the scooter’s needed speedometer. Click to enlarge.

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