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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

Green Car Congress

800-volt DC public fast charging5 compatibility of up to 350 kilowatts. Edition 1 highlights include: Watts to Freedom — a driver-selectable immersive experience that unleashes the full acceleration capability of the EV propulsion system, including GM-estimated 0-60-mph performance in approximately 3 seconds.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration. of torque through EQ Boost.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Korean Model 3 clone, or something else altogether?

Charged EVs

Many models, one E-GMP Hyundai’s E-GMP battery-electric platform wins kudos, and rightly so, for its rear-wheel-drive bias and 800-volt battery charging. Automotive history fans may see a bit of Infiniti J30 or Mercedes-Benz CLS in its lines, though Hyundai claims the obscure Stout Scarab as a design influence. But we digress.

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