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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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mi) or so of range. The new models are available now to customers in Europe. In addition, the usable range of the high-voltage battery has increased. The battery in the Audi e-tron 55 quattro has a total capacity of 95 kWh and now gives customers access to a net power figure of 86.5 When braking from 100 km/h (62.1

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Bluetooth connectivity with the Bird app helps Bird Bike owners easily turn on and off vehicle lights, view battery range and miles ridden. Bafang rear hub motor.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Volvo Trucks introduces Volvo Active Driver Assist; combining radar and camera for emergency braking

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Braking assist will be applied—at speeds greater than 15 mph (24 km/h)—when the system recognizes the stationary object as a vehicle, independent of whether cruise control is engaged. The driver will receive a warning up to 3.5 Cruise control does not have to be engaged for the Volvo Active Driver Assist system to work.

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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When applying the gas pedal gingerly, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid managed to creep up to 20 mph on electric power, but only if the outside temperature was above 50° F and the heat or air conditioner was turned off. With their excellent highway efficiency of 32 and 49 mpg, they provide lengthy cruising ranges of 785 and 735 miles.

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Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

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Speed: Up to 25 mph. Range: Up to 24 hours on a single charge. Available now for purchase, lease, or rent; custom builds delivered in 90-120 days. The basic specifications for the Model Year 2022 4x2 e-TRIEVER remain unchanged from the prior Model Year 2021 4x2 T-Series: GCWR: 81,000 lbs. Charge Rate: Up to 70 kW.

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Lucid Air Sapphire first drive: An all-electric work of art that’s almost too f’ing fast… almost

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All variants of the Air sedan are impressive, delivering some of the best range in the entire industry, all within a sleek and luxe 924V package. We recently saw Lucid roll out its 2024 model year versions of the Air, which now includes a RWD version of its entry-level Air Pure and a range-boosted Grand Touring.