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Maserati outlines electrification plans; Folgore GranTurismo first in 2023; entire range to be full electric by 2030

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xx-second acceleration to 100 km/h and more than 300 km/h (186 mph) top speed. All the brand’s new models will be developed, engineered and produced 100% in Italy, and will be adopting electric powertrains, to bring great innovation and high performance. the inverters), and offer more than 1200 hp power from its three motors, 2.xx-second

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Maserati, Italy. The 350 kW electric motor is capable of a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 470BHP internal combustion engine (ICE). The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France. Jaguar, United Kingdom.

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FCA introduces New Fiat 500 EV; not confirmed for US

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In Milan, Italy, FCA presented the all-new, third-generation Fiat 500—which is a battery-electric vehicle. With an output of 87 kW, the new 500 has a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) (self-limited) and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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As promised earlier today, Maserati has officially launched its third all-electric model, the GranCabrio Folgore, during its “Folgore Day” event in Rimini, Italy. Earlier today in Rimini, Italy, we saw key components and customization options for Maserati’s first two all-electric models – the GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore.

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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Two gasoline engines are on offer at launch with displacements of 1.0 Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox. Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox. The smaller of the two units is of 995cc displacement and produces 68 hp (50 kW) at 6,400 rpm, enough to power the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 15.5

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News: 2023 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV

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This move into electrification, Folgore is Italian for lightning, is a major step for Maserati as it continues its performance DNA, but without gasoline engines. Three 300 kilowatt (kW) electric motors—one front and two rear 760 horsepower and 996 pound-feet of torque All-wheel drive All-wheel torque vectoring 0-60 mph in 2.7-seconds

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Lamborghini using Maxwell ultracaps in stop-start system in Aventador

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The stop-start system restarts the 12-cylinder, 700 hp (515 kW) engine in 180 milliseconds, significantly faster than with conventional systems. Under low load and at speeds of less than 135 km/h (84 mph), the CDS deactivates one cylinder bank, allowing the power unit to run as an inline six.

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