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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

Baua Electric

As promised earlier today, Maserati has officially launched its third all-electric model, the GranCabrio Folgore, during its “Folgore Day” event in Rimini, Italy. We were on location for the debut of the new Maserati convertible, which features three all-electric motors and impressive performance specs. It houses a 92.5

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

Green Car Congress

Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. A triple-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is projected to deliver 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Lexus LC 500 Convertible. seconds to 60 mph. The Lexus LC 500 Convertible starts at $101,100.

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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

Green Car Congress

Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Boost Mode. Range estimates for the North American market will be available closer to launch.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

Green Car Congress

The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. Two SCR catalytic converters interact: the exhaust gas aftertreatment. The SCR catalytic converters are supplied with the AdBlue urea solution from a 24-liter tank.

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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

Green Car Congress

Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). Energy management is handled by a high-voltage pulse-controlled inverter, which—along with the 12 Volt electrical system’s DC/DC converter and charging module—is integrated in the compact integral drive. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

Green Car Congress

Events such as negotiating towns on the way to the destination are taken into account when planning the available electrical energy, and during recuperation and thermal conditioning of the drive components. The torque converter, clutch and electric motor are housed in the hybrid drive unit.

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