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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors acquired InEVit Inc.,

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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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2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on sale in US in spring 2017; ~30-mile electric range

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Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. The two-motor EVT system combines with the 2.0-liter Each electric motor produces 100 hp (74.5 kW) of power.

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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.

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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

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Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. Tesla’s next-generation Roadster was first unveiled back in 2017. He sees some problems with it. He said that Rimac did the simulation.

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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132 mph) faster than the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft in 2017. km/h (132mph).

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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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