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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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In Europe, Volkswagen has launched a new ID. 5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive. The dual-motor all-wheel drive of the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). 5 GTX will launch in Europe in early 2022. Like the ID.3

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The electric motor delivers 100 kW of power and 250 N·m of torque from zero rpm. kWh battery pack.

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VanMoof unveils 31 mph ‘hyperbike’ electric bicycle with two motors and full suspension

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VanMoof has just announced a new high-speed electric bicycle model known as the VanMoof V, which will reach speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h). The company is referring to it as a “hyperbike,” which makes sense considering it is faster than just about any other e-bike available in the US or Europe.

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The liquid cooling/heating system serves the storage unit, power electronics and electric motor. It extracts excess heat from the motor, drive system control unit and high-voltage battery, as well as the outside air, and feeds it through the air conditioning system. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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Buzz prototype testing; the pre-production fleet is currently touring Europe. Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). The battery supplies a 150 kW (201 horsepower) electric motor that is integrated in and drives the rear axle.

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Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

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The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD variant is no longer available on the company’s configurator. The company added the base Dual-Motor AWD variant for the starting price of $49,990 before incentives. The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD was available in select locations. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. blasted through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30 mph to be crowned the first electric bike to exceed 200 mph. Today, there are more than 90,000 Remy motors on the road.