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VW ID.5 production starts at newly converted ICE to EV Zwickau plant

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5 GTX is the top-tier variant with a peak output of 220 kW and a 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) time of 6.3 billion) to convert the factory into an exclusive EV-producing plant. 5 production starts at newly converted ICE to EV Zwickau plant appeared first on TESLARATI. 5 Pro is slightly lower with up to 311 WLTP miles, while the ID.5

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The motor’s power density of 2.41

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Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

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The Supersports Convertible. Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Supersports Convertible. It was also the first production car to reach 100 mph—extreme performance in its day. seconds) and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). Click to enlarge.

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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Think EVs can’t pull? This electric truck can haul 100 tons!

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When it comes to sustainability, the quarry and aggregates industry requires diverse solutions,” explains Denise Johnson, Caterpillar’s resource industries group president. At its debut, the all-electric Cat 793 was reported to have reached a top speed of nearly 40 mph, steadily driven up a 10% grade for one kilometer (0.62

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Deutsche Post and Ford to manufacture Transit-based electric delivery van

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Top speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). Before the end of 2018, at least 2,500 vehicles will support the urban delivery traffic of Deutsche Post DHL Group. More prospective buyers from the outside are signalling their interest or have already received StreetScooters in order to convert their fleet to zero-emission operation, DP said.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8 The Toyota RAV4 Prime will come to market in summer 2020. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter

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