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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. The front-wheel-drive hybrid model is projected to produce a combined system horsepower of 198, and a top speed of 85 mph in electric-only mode. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charge, charge time drops to roughly 3.5

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GM: construction of Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown progressing on schedule

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Since May 2020, ground has been broken and concrete footings have been poured at the facility. Steel construction at Ultium Cells LLC will continue into fall 2020. Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture that will mass-produce Ultium battery cells for electric vehicles ( earlier post ) and create more than 1,100 new jobs in Northeast Ohio.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. mph) in less than 5 seconds. mph) in less than 5 seconds. l/100km (37.9–38.6

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E.ON launches ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign; targeting 10,000 charging points in Europe by 2020

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is targeting 10,000 charging points throughout Europe by 2020. One of those vehicles is Bigfoot #20, the world’s first all-electric monster truck, which is powered by 30 separate batteries totalling 360 volts. is rolling out an ultra-fast charging network across Europe, offering 150kW, with a modular upgrade option to 350kW.

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Fiat costs Topolino electrical microcar above Citroen, Opel variants

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Such fashions have a govern pace restricted to 45 kph (28 mph) and the minimal using hour is 14 years used, so long as the individual has a bike license. The Topolino has a territory of 75 km (46 miles) from a 48-volt electrical machine. The Ami, first introduced in 2020, and the Rocks-e were a good fortune for Stellantis.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Site assessments and the permitting process are underway, and groundbreaking is expected to occur in the spring of 2020.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. Production will start in 2020. The on-board electronics are meanwhile supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D.

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