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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging. The truck has 211 KWh of initial battery capacity and is capable of 120 kW DC CCS1 charging. A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%.

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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment. It enables DC charging. Drivers have a huge influence on recuperation used to recharge the batteries while driving. The new eVito Tourer can be charged via the CCS-charging connection in the bumper on the front left side.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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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). Capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, making it the fastest all-electric BMW model.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The top speed of the new BMW i7 xDrive60 is electronically limited to 149 mph. An optimized cooling strategy while DC charging is in progress further improves the durability of the high-voltage battery. The motor driving the rear wheels generates peak output of 308 bhp, while the unit at the front axle produces 255 bhp.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 Coupled with advancements in cell technology and cell chemistry, the maximum DC charging power has also been increased from 150 kW to 170 kW, permitting recharging from 10 to 80% capacity in about 31 minutes. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5

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2020 MINI Cooper SE EV comes to US with MSRP of $29,900

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The front-wheel drive electric motor generates 181 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque enabling the new MINI Cooper SE to go from 0 – 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 93 mph. The MINI Cooper SE comes standard with a base trim level that offers a full complement of premium features and equipment.

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BRUSA supplies complete drivetrain for E-FORCE 18-t electric truck

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1 x BRUSA BSC614-24V DC/DC converter to power the 24-V auxiliary system. Maximum speed is 87 km/h (54 mph) and is electronically limited. During loading and unloading at the depot the truck can be recharged in just a few hours; the two 22 kW on-board fast chargers from BRUSA take a full charge in six hours.

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