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Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package’s shocking 0-60 mph time teased in museum info

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As per the museum’s information panel, the new Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package would be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 1.1 As per the Petersen Auto Museum’s information panel, the Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package would be capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in 1.1 second 0-60 mph time.

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Jaguar takes I-PACE electric concept to the streets; production reveal in late 2017

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Driving on the streets of London’s Olympic Park, the electric performance SUV concept previews Jaguar’s first electric vehicle, the Jaguar I-PACE, which will be revealed in late 2017 and will be on the road in the second half of 2018. Charging is easy and quick, with 80% charge achieved in just 90 minutes using 50 kW DC charging.

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Updated Volkswagen 2017 e-Golf EPA-rated at 125 miles, 119 MPGe combined; pricing to come

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In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. The 2017 e-Golf goes on sale in the US later this spring, with pricing yet to be announced. The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well. kWh, up from from 24.2

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Segway showcasing single-wheel electric self-balancing One S1 at CES 2017

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The company will showcase the unit to retail buyers at CES 2017 in January. Its two 150 Wh lithium-ion batteries allow riders to travel up to 15 miles (24 km) on a single charge, depending on payload and terrain, with a top-speed of up to 12.5 mph (20 km/h). The One S1 is compact, weighs just 25 pounds (11.3

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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

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According to performance data downloaded from the crash vehicle, a 2017 Tesla Model X P100D, the driver was using traffic-aware cruise control and autosteer lane-keeping assistance, which are advanced driver assistance features that Tesla refers to as autopilot. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). seconds (-0.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) on to a ¼ mile time of 13.3

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph).

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