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Jaguar bringing XE diesel to US in 2016

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The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. liter V6 with the F-TYPE. seconds, with top speed electronically-limited to 155 mph (249 m/h).

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The EV Transition Explained

Cars That Think

F-150 from the electric Ford PRO F-150 Lightning. While there are LED head and rear light improvements along with a more streamlined profile, the Lightning’s cargo box is identical to an ICE F-150, complete with tailgate access steps and a jobsite ruler. The 2016 ICE F-150 reportedly had about.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. seconds of the 2016 A3 Cabriolet (1.8 seconds of the 2016 A3 Cabriolet (1.8 Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Click to enlarge.

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270 miles of EV range was the US-market midpoint in 2023

Baua Electric

In the 2016 model year there was a single model—the Tesla Model S P100D —offering a 300-mile range. EPA range ratings aren’t intended to align with 70-mph highway cruising, either. Hauling a super-size battery around all the time adds weight, and making it has environmental and supply chain consequences that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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BMW boosts battery capacity of MY2017 i3 to 33 kWh with higher energy density Li-ion cells; up to 114 miles combined cycle range

Green Car Congress

The EPA range rating for the MY 2016 i3 is 81 miles (130 km). BMW range testing was under everyday conditions in city environment, 68° F, heating/air-conditioning, preheating, COMFORT driving mode. The motor propels the BMW i3 from 0 to 60 mph in just over 7 seconds. second acceleration from 50 to 75 mph.

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