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Battery-pack production for plug-ins, hybrids, triples in three years
Panasonic’s standing in the plug-in and hybrid battery production industry has zoomed ahead like a Tesla Model S taking off…
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Recharge Wrap-Up: No new Smart Roadster, Africa to UK on one tank, Duke’s efficient axial engine [w/videos]
Smart will not make another generation of the Roadster, but a Smart SUV might be in the cards. According to…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla seeks Gigafactory architect, Uber hails carpools
Tesla is looking for an architect to help design its proposed Gigafactory battery manufacturing facility. According to the Palo Alto-based…
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Ford Green Zone works magic with GPS to make your drive smarter, cleaner
For the most part, plug-in hybrids rely on the power stored in the battery until that charge is depleted. Unless…
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Audi says new 48 volt micro-hybrid system improves fuel economy, paves way for electrification
Most cars use a 12-volt system to power their electrical components. But, with more and more electric bits and bobs…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Qualcomm invests in Chargemaster, gamers will appreciate these Toyota Prius C ads
Chargemaster has received an investment from Qualcomm for wireless charging in the UK. Of the 27,000 charging stations it has…
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BMW’s plans for next plug-in i model, due after 2020
BMW entered the fight in the green car ring with gusto thanks to the one-two punch of the i3 and…
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Commercial EV sales will climb to 800,000 by 2023
The commercial EV segment remains a fledgling market with a handful of standouts like the buses from BYD and Renault…
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Panasonic is EV battery king today, but watch out for LG Chem
As a partner in Tesla’s Gigafactory and boasting a 39-percent share of the EV battery market, Panasonic is currently sitting…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Ludicrous Easter egg, mirrorless camera tech
Continental revealed fuel-saving technology at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Continental unveiled a camera system that shows side and rear views…
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