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GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?

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Among the considerations were a 2+2 coupe, convertible, and two- and four-door SUVs. GM has yet to reveal official specs and info, but the Chevy Camaro EV is expected to ride on its Ultium platform, which is also used for the Blazer, Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Hummer EV, Cadillac Lyriq EVs. It also supports FWD, RWD, and AWD.

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

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CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. The power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motors and the battery, converting direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC).

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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Additional components of the hybrid drive include the power electronics (converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor) and a charger. The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h).

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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RONIN The second of the group is what Fisker calls “the world’s first all-electric 4-door convertible GT sports car.” The Fisker Ronin uses three electric motors “projected to deliver massive 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0 Starting at $385,000 before any incentives.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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Additional components of the hybrid drive include the power electronics (converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor) and a charger. The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h).

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). This sedan model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 seconds and hits a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). Speed Limit Info. liters per 100 km (36.8

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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