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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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This design precludes the need for rare earth metals altogether in the manufacture of the rotor. The virtually silent power delivery of the BMW i7 xDrive60 is further helped by improvements to the electric drive units’ acoustics, a model-specific mounting concept and newly developed noise encapsulation for the electric motors.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The Karma features a 20 kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack developed by A123 Systems, offering an ultra-wide State of Charge (SoC) operating window and providing a lifecycle of 10 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) under normal use. In Stealth mode, the Karma can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

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The system uses a high-voltage battery pack, a dual-integrated charge module, and a front and rear EDM. Dodge specifically designed the battery pack with up to 100.5 kW installed capacity and 550 kW peak discharge rate to allow the motor to use max battery power for a quarter-mile sprint.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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The battery pack is recharged from a regular power outlet, at home or at a parking place. Recharging time varies with the current. It is also possible while recharging the car to heat or cool the passenger compartment, reserving more battery power to propel the car. seconds (0-100 km/h in 6.1

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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At the same time, for the purpose of urban commuting, our approach includes the development of a battery electric vehicle. The Fit EV is designed to meet the daily driving needs of the average metropolitan commuter and utilizes the same 5-passenger layout found in the popular Fit hatchback. —Takanobu Ito. Honda Fit EV.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. Earlier post.).

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). This is a particular advantage for Taycan drivers on the road: in just over five minutes, the battery can be recharged using direct current (DC) from the high-power charging network for a range of up to 100 kilometers (according to WLTP). Sport Plus.

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