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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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There’s no mention of the rumored silicon-anode battery chemistry that Mercedes had been keen to introduce to speed charging times. With a 200-kw maximum charging rate, it could take just over a half-hour to fast-charge it to 80%, based on its European specs. Recuperation of some energy gets overseen by paddle-controlled modes.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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seconds, accompanied by an energy-charged soundtrack of rare emotional appeal for an eight-cylinder unit. This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. kWh of usable energy.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. It is charged extremely efficiently during overrun and braking phases by means of adaptive recuperation and also feeds the regenerated energy to the vehicle’s electrical system.

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Get Blix’s Ultra e-bike with free accessories from $1,399, Anker PowerCore Reserve Power Station $110, and more

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The Blix Ultra e-bike is equipped with a 750W geared rear hub motor and your choice between one or two 48V batteries that pushes this e-bike up to max speeds of 20 to 28 MPH and travels a range of 40-80 miles, depending on your choice of battery setup. It sports a compact design of 4.59 inches by 4.59 inches by 8.17

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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Maximum all-electric range is 41 kilometers (25 miles). In addition, the combustion engine uses the integrated high-voltage starter-generator to charge the batteries during a journey, if required. In everyday driving conditions, a range of up to 600 kilometers (373 miles) is within reach. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The BMW 530e iPerformance has a range of up to 650 kilometers (404 miles) in real-world driving and is capable of covering distances of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) purely on electric power at a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2 BMW eDrive.

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The Electric Fiat 500e Has Entered Production for the U.S. Market

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It sports an electric motor with 118 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Fiat promises a 149-mile driving range from its 42 kWh battery and said that the car can fast charge to 80 percent in 35 minutes. The 500e hasn’t sold in the U.S. Pricing for the new 500e starts at $34,095.

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