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Volkswagen to introduce battery-electric compact SUV in US in 2020; based on I.D. CROZZ

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The I.D.CROZZ combines an 83 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a pair of electric motors, one on each axle. The low position of the lithium-ion battery pack also helps to improve handling with an optimum low center of gravity and 48/52 front-rear weight split. CROZZ uses the rear motor as the default driving force.

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

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The lithium-ion high-voltage battery is mounted in the car’s underbody and provides 25.7 Standard specification includes the Driving Assistant, which comprises Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning including lane return with steering assistance, the Evasion Assistant, Alertness Assistant and Speed Limit Info system.

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New enhanced-range Volkswagen e-Golf now available for order in Europe

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The new e-Golf features a new lithium-ion battery the energy capacity of which has been increased from 24.2 Other new features in the e-Golf are the optional Active Info Display (digital instruments) and the standard 9.2-inch Prices for the zero-emission model start at €35,900 (US$38,000) in Germany.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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liter inline-3-cylinder turbocharged engine (134 hp/100 kW) paired with a compact electric motor (161 hp/121 kW) with a high-boost converter and a main drive lithium-ion battery pack with storage capacity of 14 kWh (located beneath the floor of the cabin). The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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The 83 kWh lithium-ion battery is housed in the CUV’s floor. The digital hub is formed by the electrically adjustable and retractable multifunction steering wheel, an Active Info Display, an electronic rear-view mirror (e-Mirror), the augmented reality head-up display, and a door panel.

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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In this form of coasting, the electric motor operates as a generator and feeds the energy recovered from braking into the lithium-ion battery. The new Active Info Display of the T-Prime Concept GTE has a 12.0-inch In this case as well, the TSI is shut off and decoupled. Curved Interaction Area and HMI. inch screen.

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$/kWh: And the lowest price is…

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” Now although it’s a useful metric, if it’s taken on its own without context it becomes a distracter as lithium battery chemistries remain different and despite much effort, are not quite ready for commoditization yet. For more information please contact: info@thetownsendco.com.

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