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Amprius unveils ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery

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Amprius Technologies, a developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, unveiled its newest ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery. The new cell’s groundbreaking capabilities extend to high-performance EVs, potentially enabling them to achieve 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) acceleration below 1.5-seconds,

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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All 2023 Sequoias will feature the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Sequoia features an independent front suspension and adopts a new rack-mounted electronic power steering system for improved steering feel. Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz has a rear-mounted powerplant as standard. The new APP550 rear-mounted motor is a PMS (permanent magnet synchronous) design with a maximum torque of 406 lb-ft (550 N·m), packaged with the one-speed transmission and a new inverter (power and control electronics). The three-row ID. The new electric motor of the ID.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 The new BMW 7 Series Protection also features a self-sealing fuel tank as a standard. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The EV ARC 2020 is a transportable, solar-powered electric vehicle-charging infrastructure product. Each standalone station is equipped with a 4.28-kilowatt

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). Range starts at an estimated 396 miles (19" wheels), and pricing starts at $130,490, pre-incentives.). Deliveries.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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Exactly 70 years after the Corvette made its original debut at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet returned to the city to introduce the first electrified Corvette featuring all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 Power comes from the 6.2L

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