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Rear-wheel drive, more range and faster charging for fully electric Volvo C40 and XC40 models

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Another first is that the second-generation permanent magnet electric motor driving the rear axles for the fully electric C40 and XC40 models has been developed in-house at Volvo Cars. The range of the C40 Recharge single motor meanwhile improves up to 476 kilometers from 438 kilometers (WLTP).

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2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron to arrive in US showrooms in Q4 2023; 3-motor quattro drivetrain

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The SQ8 e-tron provides improved acceleration, increased handling dynamics, and elevated traction capabilities with its three-motor quattro drivetrain. The three electric motors—one at the front axle and two positioned in the rear—offer 94 more horsepower and 228 more lb-ft of torque than the 2024 Q8 e-tron.

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Volvo Cars brings updated electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge to US; increased range, RWD

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The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge models have been updated for the 2024 model year to offer increased range ( earlier post ). The new Single Motor Extended Range C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge feature a powerful 185 kW (248 hp) permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle and an 82 kWh battery pack.

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Honda unveils e:Ny1 EV in Germany

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Honda revealed its second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1, at its European Media Event in Offenbach, Germany. It is the brand’s second pure EV to arrive in the region, following on from the Honda e city car, and is designed to meet the growing customer demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs.

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Software update boosts range of MY2019/2020 Audi e-tron by up to 20 km; capacity, motor control, cooling

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Efficient motor control, improved thermal management. In addition to the battery capacity, the new software also optimizes the control of the front electric motor. In normal driving mode, the motor attached to the rear axle is responsible for propulsion. currentless operation without electrical drag losses.

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BMW adds i4 eDrive35 to i4 lineup

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In the i4 eDrive35, the single electrically-excited synchronous motor is fed by high-voltage batteries with an energy content of 70.2 The motor sends 281 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque (preliminary figures) to the rear wheels, resulting in an estimated 0-60 mph time of 5.8 kWh gross and 66 kWh net.

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BMW iX3 Complete Specification Fully Electric

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BMW iX3 is the first Sports Activity Vehicle with an all-electric drive system Fully electric mobility celebrates its premiere in a BMW X model – the new BMW iX3 (fuelconsumption combined in theNEDC test cycle: 0.0 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 17.8 – 17.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km).