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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

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kWh battery and a permanently excited synchronous electric motor with internal rotor, which has an output of 148 hp to create a combined total output of 510 hp. Due to the large battery and powerful electric motor, the S 580e 4MATIC can in many cases operate without using its combustion engine. This is paired with a 21.5

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. Dual-motor AWD. Dual-motor AWD. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). June (US), Aug (Canada). Drivetrain. 516 miles 469 miles.

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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The high power density of the hybrid traction head is achieved using a permanently excited synchronous motor with internal rotor. The peak torque of the electric motor, at 480 N·m, is available right from the start, resulting in high agility when moving off, along with dynamic driving performance.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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The new BMW i7 M70 xDrive features an electric motor at both the front and rear axle generating a maximum system output of 485 kW/660 hp and an M-specific chassis. 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).

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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Two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) motors provide all-wheel drive. The e-tron GT produces 235 horsepower at its front motor and 429 horsepower at its rear motor. The motors’ net combined output is 469 horsepower, or up to 522 horsepower with overboost for 2.5 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed.

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Volkswagen ID.7 makes its world premiere

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7 also makes its debut as the first Volkswagen with a standard augmented reality head-up display. The system essentially consists of a 282-hp PSM permanent magnet synchronous motor, the two-stage 1-speed gearbox, and the inverter (power and control electronics). The increased power and efficiency of the electric drive motor in the ID.7

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV to start at $33,470 in California this fall

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kW electric motor will deliver an output of 107 kW (143 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 271 nm (200 lb-ft). New electric G-Vectoring Control Plus (e-GVC Plus), standard on all MX-30 models, uses electric motor torque adjustments to control vehicle load and help provide natural and consistent handling.

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