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SAE approves new fast-charging standard for EVs, plug-ins

SAE International said it has approved a new technical standard that will dramatically reduce charging times for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. The global engineering group said the new charging standard, developed with the cooperation of more than 190 automakers, utilities and equipment builders, will allow charging times to be reduced from as long as eight hours to as short as 20 minutes. Automakers want DC direct charging to take less than 10 minutes, or roughly the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline.The goal is to accommodate currents as high as 500 volts distributed from public charging stations.

Bored of wheels? Wings are up for auction

ONE-TIME opportunities don't come much rarer than having a chance to buy the only Panavia Tornado F3 in private hands anywhere in the world. Or a Harrier jump jet, if you prefer, and what's more the Harrier's flying days might not be over. That's right: alongside around 100 classic cars and motorbikes, Silverstone Auctions is to sell both of these astonishing pieces of British aviation history – with no reserve.

Audi R8 V10: R8 V10 Challenge Extreme Edition by STaSIS launched

Audi R8 V10 Challenge Extreme Edition by STaSIS Engineering gives 710bhp. There’s not a lot wrong with the Audi R8 V10. In fact, if you want a supercar you can use everyday you pretty much have a choice between the Audi R8 and the Porsche 911.