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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With a quad-motor setup, each generating a maximum of 108 kw, the G 580 EQ nets out at 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. Ground clearance between the axles of the G 580 EQ stands at least at 9.8

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With a quad-motor setup, each generating a maximum of 108 kw, the G 580 EQ nets out at 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. It’ll come with a CCS charging port and soon adopt the NACS standard.

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Mullen Automotive scores $150 million in new capital, will put Bollinger B4 into production – Charged EVs

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We’ve been fans of Bollinger Motors since we interviewed founder Robert Bollinger back in 2018. It sports a 250 kW (325 hp) e-axle that cranks out 625 lb-ft of torque, and a choice of one or two 79 kWh battery packs that deliver 85 or 185 miles of range, respectively.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The eight-cylinder engine is assisted in its task by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. kWh of usable energy.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission. All the drive units now feature 48V mild hybrid technology.

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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A hand-built sports car, the evR-450 is developed on a race-proven aluminum monocoque chassis and powered by an all-electric AC driveline and lithium-ion battery pack and power electronics. The motors were custom-designed exclusively for the evR by Ultramotive Technologies, and are complemented by Tritium’s efficient Wavesculptor inverters.

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

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He said: “What we are feeling is that there are people who still want some electrification to drive around in the city for five, 10 or 15 miles (8, 16 or 24km) on electric power but still have the sports car smell, feel and noise when you get out onto the autoroute.”