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seconds, and the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). Series production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. Featuring two asynchronous electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 300 kW, an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and combined power consumption of 22.2
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coefficient of drag (supported by intelligent flaps that support a range of trailers), will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, charge up a 5% grade at 65 mph, and deliver 500 miles of range, Musk said. Production is projected to begin in 2019. seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.2 The sleek electric truck, with a 0.36
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mph) in less than 5 seconds. The Audi A5 models and the S5 models with a TDI engine and sporty new look can be ordered in Europe from fall 2019. TDI engine with electric powered compressor and 48-volt main electrical system in the updated Audi S5 Sportback offers combined fuel consumption of 6.2–6.1 l/100km (37.9–38.6 TDI V6 engine.
Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Top speed (mph). Top speed, electric (mph). By the end of 2019, Mercedes-Benz will have more than ten plug-in hybrids available globally—from the compact car to the flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class. NEDC electric range (km. WLTP electric range (km). EPA electric range (mi).
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