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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. CROZZ is more compact and has a lower roofline than the all-new 2018 Tiguan, yet the CUV provides just as much space. inches lower and 2.2 inches wider.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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BMW to premiere new i3 and i3s EVs at IAA

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The new BMW i3 accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 7.2 seconds with an electronic top speed of 93 mph. seconds, with a top speed of 100 mph. Planned for release in the first-half of 2018 is the BMW Digital Charging Service. Electricity consumption for the new i3 is 13.1 kWh/100km, or 11.5 kWh/100 km with the REX.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Global annual sales of all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are forecast to quadruple within three years from 218,000 in 2015 to 893,000 in 2018. The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 220 km/h (137 mph); in E-Mode, 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018 ,” he said. With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Earlier post.). kWh/100 km.