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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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Two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) motors provide all-wheel drive. The e-tron GT produces 235 horsepower at its front motor and 429 horsepower at its rear motor. The motors’ net combined output is 469 horsepower, or up to 522 horsepower with overboost for 2.5 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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A compact electric motor (60 kW / 82 PS and 210 Nm starting torque), the lithium-ion battery integrated into the floor and the power electronics form the hub of the new high-tech car’s drive system. The electric motor’s power is transferred to the front wheels via a single-speed gearbox. Motor and gearbox assembly.

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Therefore, they have extremely limited range on their small battery packs and are usually only used at very low speeds (below 15 mph). It also should be noted that Pikes Peak was one of General Motors (NYSE: GM) testing ground programs which used the downgrade road of the mountain to do the break testing of its own vehicles.

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