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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Porsche Mission E. Porsche is a front-runner in introducing innovative 800-volt technology for the first time.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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For the e-tron GT, Audi is sharing synergies with the Porsche brand, which developed the J1 architecture. While specifications for the e-tron GT are subject to change, the e-tron GT concept is estimated to reach 62 mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Lucid set-up a mini drag strip, where after some expert instruction on how to use the launch control, we did 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting. Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Don’t blink.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery will replenish from 10-to-100% charge in under 7.25 We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 Genesis adds an electric sedan. Charging and Regeneration. As with several new EVs, free fast-charging is included. Using a 240V Level 2 charger, the 87.2 But what is the G80 EV selling against?

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. For highway driving along with the super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph) it was enjoyable and never fatiguing. What Is the EV6? The EV6 is a 5-door midsize crossover that sits on a 114.2-inch inch wheelbase.

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