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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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Audi is presenting the battery-electric e-tron GT concept four-door coupé as a show car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. mph) in around 3.5 mph) in just over 12 seconds. mph) to maximize the range. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system. mi) (WLTP).

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Tesla Cybertruck takes on Rivian R1T and Hummer EV in review

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In the video, auto journalist Jason Cammisa takes the Cybertruck up against rival electric pickups, the Rivian R1T and the GMC Hummer electric vehicle (EV). Since the industry has had a difficult time switching to 48-volt architecture, Tesla also sent a cheeky manual to other OEMs with the title “How To Design a 48-volt Vehicle.”

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500 miles touted: EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more

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Other details now being confirmed include capability for 400-volt or 800-volt charging, with fast charging at 4.5 kwh per minute with 800-volt hardware. Stellantis also boasts of the capability to handle “extreme power,” allowing for 0-62 mph times in the 2.0-second bound EVs might be built on it.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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The all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck—made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.

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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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Audi continues rollout of standard 48V mild hybrid system with new A6 Avant

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For the four-cylinder engines, they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. However, the six- and eight-cylinder engines are equipped with a new 48-volt system that serves as the main vehicle electric system. mph); the start-stop already kicks in at 22 km/h (13.7 Audi offers two variants of MHEV drive systems.

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Lexus Announces Plug-In Hybrid RX 450h+ for 2024

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second 0-60 mph time and can recharge at home in about 2.5 hours using 240-volt power. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard, along with several advanced safety features in the standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 The SUV goes on sale later this year, bringing a 2.5-liter Full-time all-wheel drive is standard.

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