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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The power density of the electric drive system increased by 30% over the BMW Group’s existing fully electric vehicles; gravimetric energy density of the high-voltage battery at cell level is up by 20%. The high-voltage battery features the latest NMC-811 technology with the prismatic design from other BMW applications.

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Volkswagen ID. R using Formula 1 DRS for optimal aerodynamics for Nürburgring run

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Though almost identical in length at roughly 20 kilometers, the Nordschleife presents a completely different challenge for aerodynamics in comparison to the hill climb at Pikes Peak. R will also sport a newly designed rear wing. R as the racing spearhead of the future fully-electric production vehicles from the ID.

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All-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre concludes winter testing 55km from Arctic Circle; Rolls-Royce 3.0

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is the integration of a fully electric power train and Decentralized Intelligence into the marque’s architecture. By comparison, Phantom has 51,000 sender-receiver relations, 456 functions and 647 sub functions. In creating a design for Spectre, a generously proportioned, highly emotional body style was selected.

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Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate

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Unveiled in 2019, the Polestar 2 put the brand on a new path toward becoming an all-electric automaker. The Polestar 2 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle after the Polestar 1, a hybrid with up to 78 miles of electric range. Polestar’s electric performance car fuses Swedish luxury into the compact EV segment.

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BYD and Mercedes-Benz tease new co-branded luxury electric vehicle coming this year

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In comparison, the Tesla Model Y starts at $36,482 (263,900 yuan) in China. Although hidden under camouflage, you can see the vehicle’s sleek, aerodynamic design. The brand says its clean, streamlined design culminates “in electric elegance that is sporty yet luxurious.” for an overall Q1 sales total of 626,263.

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NC State team develops new Si/C inverter; 12.1 kW/L & greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package

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Researchers at the Future Renewable Electric Energy Distribution and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center at North Carolina State University have developed an inverter for hybrid and electric vehicles using off-the-shelf components made of the wide-bandgap semiconductor material silicon carbide (SiC). kW/L by 2020. —Iqbal Husain.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback.

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