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3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

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The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 EPA mileage estimates will be available closer to launch. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3 30 – 100 mph) and does not apply the brakes at the same time. seconds (–0.7 liters per 100 kilometers—to 6.2 BMW X5 M50d.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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The first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles, the BUDD-e with its 101 kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) based on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), or up to 233 miles (375 km) based on EPA drive cycle) miles. Drive, control, consume.

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Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version

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The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 That brings a 320-mile EPA range—10 miles more than the current $49,630 Model Y Long Range AWD, which can however accelerate much quicker at 4.8 seconds to 60 mph. 2024 Tesla Model Y. – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

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Lightning’s accolades include a first place finish at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the LS-218 , an e-motorcycle that had formerly set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats when it hit 218 mph. Contact membership@myeva.org for more info. This same model was featured on Jay Leno’s Garage. Email Address.

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Peapod Comes Out on Earth Day '09 - GoodCleanTech

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Its a low-speed machine that has a max speed of 25 mph the designer, Peter E. Autoblog Green Cleantech Blog Cleantech Group CNETs Green Tech Earth2Tech EcoGeek Ecotality Green Inc. Arnell (whose name acronym is PEA, thus the car is named Peapod), calls a Mobi; a term he coined and branded.

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Citicar :John Buckman has sold his Citicar but he still has some great info on Citicarparts. Ford Ranger EV Drivers Page :great info on a great EV Megawatt Motorworks : An electric vehicle information center with links to hundreds of electricvehicle websites, an online store for educational material, and more.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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Although not a solid comparison due to drivecycle differences, the new Chevy Spark EV is EPA-rated for electricity consumption of 0.28 37 mph) and is able to respond to both moving and stationary vehicles ahead, as well as to pedestrians. Meanwhile, the Speed Limit Info system is also offered in conjunction with the navigation system.

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