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LiveWire readies production version of S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle; reservations open

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LiveWire is opening reservations for the production version of the all-electric S2 Del Mar motorcycle, the first LiveWire model to feature the new ARROW architecture, and the first bike to sit next to the LiveWire ONE—the company’s flagship electric motorcycle. Earlier post.). Del Mar range in city riding is targeted to be 110 miles.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The occupants are also protected from drone attacks with explosive charges and from fragments dispersed by hand grenades on detonation. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche confirms Macan will go all-electric, production to follow Taycan, Cross Turismo Initially, Porsche plans to bring two Macan configurations to market: the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, both offering different performance metrics. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable EV charging to drivers in rural areas, including the Central, Coachella, and Imperial Valleys.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer will manufacture high-volume, composite eVTOL aircraft, with the intent of starting production in 2023. The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph. Archer says that the 60-mile range is based on utilizing battery technology that’s commercially available today. Source: Archer.

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Cadillac previews production CELESTIQ flagship EV; MSRP starting above $300,000

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Cadillac provided some details on its production CELESTIQ flagship “ultra-luxury sedan”; the show car version appeared earlier this year. In addition to the impressive horsepower and torque, the vehicle is also projected to deliver 0-60-mph in 3.8 Earlier post.) Each CELESTIQ will be personally commissioned—no two will be alike.

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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enough

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It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. for just $6,250—with a catch. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack.

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