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Hyundai’s active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs

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While specific production plans weren’t discussed, Hyundai and Kia believe the skirt could be helpful in improving the aerodynamic performance of SUVs, or EVs with wider wheels. It retracts at 70 kph (43 mph); the gap between deployment and stowage speeds is meant to prevent frequent movement at intermediate speeds.

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Hyundai unveils new ‘Active Air Skirt’ tech to increase EV range and performance

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However, when traveling over 50 mph (80 km/h), the AAS is deployed when the air resistance is greater than the rolling resistance. At 43 mph (70 km/h), the unit is stored again. This can be especially helpful in larger EVs, like SUVs or trucks. Hyundai installed the AAS between the front bumper and front wheels. That’s a 2.8%

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Tesla and Toyota to revisit old partnership for new EV development: report

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Citing an official from the Japanese automobile industry, the Chosun Ilbo , one of South Korea’s largest newspapers, stated that the upcoming partnership between Tesla and Toyota would likely result in the development of a small electric SUV. The partnership has reportedly been under review since last year. .

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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The new top-of-the-line gasoline model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Two rotors inside the supercharger spin at more than 20,000 rpm.

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Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs in N America and Europe by end of 2025

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Jeep will introduce four all-electric SUVs in North America and Europe by the end of 2025. The brand will offer an all-new, all-electric Wagoneer in the premium midsize SUV segment, while in the large SUV segments the Wagoneer models will deliver powertrains that target an estimated 500 miles of combined range. Jeep Recon.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0

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US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China

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The 2025 Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe will be available to order in April with a starting price of $56,300. Polestar quotes 0-60 mph times of 3.7 will initially be sourced from China, but are expected to come from a Renault plant in South Korea starting in 2025. deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter.

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