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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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The two were originally floated as studies in 2018. The concept scooter is light (143 lbs / 65 kg) and also has a particularly low center of gravity, as the lithium-ion battery is integrated into the floor structure. The light-green monitor shows general operating parameters such as the battery charge state and the remaining range.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. Audi’s MHEV technology is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system; it supplies the 12-volt system that now becomes an electrical subsystem. mph) takes 4.9

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Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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The Genesis wing emblem boldly sits proudly above the grille, flanked by two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights that wrap the fenders and sit above functioning corner vents. The dual horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fenders to the hands-free power lift gate, sitting above the sculpted lower fascia.

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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. CROZZ has an ideal 48:52 front:rear weight distribution. CROZZ is 182.1

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light. Interior: Where Opulence and Technology Meet. inches long.

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2022 GMC Hummer EV: the biggest, baddest, butchest EV to hit the market?

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Once Tesla started selling the Model S in 2012, EVs became high-tech accessories, signifying drivers’ cutting-edge status as owners of the latest and coolest automotive technology (something the Nissan LEAF or Chevy Volt struggled to convey). The Hummer wasn’t the first of GM’s new Ultium EVs to get the green light for production.

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