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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW. Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 All HUD settings can be personalized and saved within the driver profiles. An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2

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IIHS small overlap front crash testing finds mixed small car results; Volt wins 2014 Top Safety Pick+ award

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The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid earned an acceptable rating in this test, while the battery-electric Nissan LEAF earned a poor rating. In the test, 25% of a vehicle''s front end on the driver’s side strikes a rigid barrier at 40 mph (64 km/h). Volt and LEAF. Chevy Volt.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). The sonorous sound of the eight-cylinder engine is amplified by a sound actuator in the exhaust system, which drivers can adjust to their personal preferences via the Audi drive select system. liters (0.1

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GMC introduces Sierra EV for launch in early 2024; $107K MSRP for launch edition

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Sierra EV is 800 Volt DC Public Fast Charging capable at up to 350kW, enabling up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes—the best charging capability in the EV truck segment. Max Power – a thrilling amount of EV torque enables 0-to-60 mph acceleration in under 4.5 These modes include: Standard. seconds (GM estimate).

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans.

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Enterprise, Toyota and Yahoo! adding Prius plug-in hybrid demo unit to WeCar program

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WeCar provides vehicles for personal use during the work day to more than 50 Enterprise Rideshare participants on Yahoo!’s A fully charged Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle is capable of running on electricity for approximately 13 miles (21 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). WeCar car sharing complements Yahoo!’s

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GM Provides Glimpse of Battery Strategy and Approach for the Future with Briefing on Gen 1 Volt Pack; Work on Gen 2 and Gen 3 Packs Already Underway, With a Focus on Cost

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The Gen 1 Volt 16 kWh pack, comprising more than 200 cells grouped into modules. They also delivered an update on the progress of the Volt’s development cycle. Undertray of the Volt, showing the integration of the T-. The current state of the Volt. Undercarriage of the Volt during the 35 mph crash test.

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