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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With a quad-motor setup, each generating a maximum of 108 kw, the G 580 EQ nets out at 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. inch touchscreen for infotainment, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With a quad-motor setup, each generating a maximum of 108 kw, the G 580 EQ nets out at 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. That recuperation is governed by the G 580’s paddle controls. feet to make a U-turn.

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Genesis Unveiled Two Futuristic Concepts In New York

The Truth About Cars

In recent years, auto shows haven’t been the exciting showcases of new vehicles they once were, but this year’s New York International Auto Show has already seen a few compelling concept vehicles. While it sports some lines and design elements from current Genesis vehicles, the concept takes them to the future.

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

EV Central

It used to be called the Tokyo Motor Show, but in the new-speak 21st century automotive industry it is now the Japan Mobility Show. Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. Daihatsu me:Mo Daihatsu me:MO.

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Mullen Automotive scores $150 million in new capital, will put Bollinger B4 into production – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

We’ve been fans of Bollinger Motors since we interviewed founder Robert Bollinger back in 2018. It sports a 250 kW (325 hp) e-axle that cranks out 625 lb-ft of torque, and a choice of one or two 79 kWh battery packs that deliver 85 or 185 miles of range, respectively. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis with a 15,500 lb GVWR.

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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China – Charged EVs

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Battery maker Farasis Energy reports that JMEV, an EV brand owned by Jiangling Motors Group, began producing sodium-powered EVs in December. kWh) and a shorter range (251 km), but it sports a lower price tag: RMB 58,800 ($8,300) compared to RMB 62,800-66,800. kWh and a range of 301 km (CLTC).

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

He said: “What we are feeling is that there are people who still want some electrification to drive around in the city for five, 10 or 15 miles (8, 16 or 24km) on electric power but still have the sports car smell, feel and noise when you get out onto the autoroute.”