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Volkswagen ID. R sets new electric record on the Nürburgring

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Romain Dumas (F) beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (GB, NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. mph), the ID.R On 24 June 2018, Romain Dumas achieved the absolute track record of 7:57.148 minutes at the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (USA). Volkswagen’s ID.R, With an average speed of 206.96

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The 2018 BMW 5 Series iPerformance will be available at US dealers in spring 2017. The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters.

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

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This was the concept in 2017 which is now at the final stage of production line. Top speed 120 km/h (75 mph). Acceleration 0 – 50 km/h (31 mph) in 2.7 Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 BMW Electric Scooter Price BMW C evolution Electric Scooter Price in The USA is the Ex-showroom Price Starting from $13,995.

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smart introduces fourth-generation electric drive technology across its full range

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Market launch will start in early 2017. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. From the autumn of 2017 a particularly powerful 22 kW fast charger will be available as an option in Europe. Electric energy consumption on the NEDC is 13.1 – 12.9 kWh/100 km.

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). Spanning the area in front of the driver like an arc, the Curved Interaction Area symbolizes the cockpit of the future—a future that will begin at Volkswagen as early as 2017. In hybrid operation, such as when the high-voltage battery is flat, fuel consumption is 29 mpg (8.1

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Mercedes-Benz eyeing introducing a sedan model hydrogen fuel cell vehicle around MY 2017

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The vehicle accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h). We are not intending to build a particular fuel cell sub-brand that looks and feels different. Estimated fuel economy is 52 miles/kg of hydrogen on the city cycle, 53 miles per kg on the highway. Progress in fuel cell power density.

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