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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. This drastically reduces the draw on battery power for the heating system, thus increasing the range.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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In the case of the coming Maserati Gran Turismo probably not… The internal-combustion engine versions of the Italian brand’s iconic two-door are going to be quick, but the all-new model’s battery-powered variant will make them seem slow. Three electric motors and an 800-volt battery pack is the short answer.

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Fly the Hybrid Skies

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Fortunately, another technological revolution is well underway, in the automotive industry, which is being transformed by advances in power electronics, electric motors, and energy storage. For example, both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor can be used to spin the same drive shaft, either separately or together.

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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV

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Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, also announced another all-electric compact SUV: the EQB, which will be available in China from 2021. The preparations for this are already fully under way.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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kWh battery pack and an additional electric motor in the rear. The drive configuration gives the zero-emission Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro 170 kW of available power—a new level of performance in fuel cell cars. Conceived as an e-quattro, its two electric motors drive all four wheels.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

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An array of electric camper vans will be released in coming years, with Renault and Opel the latest to showcase sustainable lifestyle offerings. The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. Anyone for Caviar? Luxury accommodation.