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BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower

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The U8 even includes a “float mode” to help navigate through water during emergencies. It also featured large air intakes and carbon fiber side skirts. Yangwang didn’t release any further info, but said prices will be around $140,000 (1 million RMB). Check back for more on the U7 as more info is expected soon.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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BYD has even shown off the U8’s “ float mode ,” which helps the vehicle navigate through water during emergencies. Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. In fact, the SUV made its debut in Europe at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show this week.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower. Production.

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