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Tesla Model X Plaid sets record with 2.3-sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec quarter-mile

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They exist to highlight the idea that electric cars are superior to internal combustion vehicles, full stop. SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus and the Bentley Bentayga are fairly large vehicles, but their 0-60 mph times are comparable to those of high-performance sports cars. sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec seconds at 143.80

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Tesla Model S Plaid reaches 140 MPH during first place run at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

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The all-electric sedans took the first and second-fastest lap times of the practice session. The Model S Plaid, Tesla’s fastest production vehicle to date and the quickest 1/4-mile production car ever created , is dominating the field at the Hill Climb in the practice sessions so far. second gap. second lap.

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The Hertz Corporation has expanded its Dream Cars offering with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the US. The Tesla Model S to be available in California at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports is the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge. Bentley Continental GT. Audi R8, Spyder.

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GM unveils Cadillac Celestiq, an 18-foot behemoth that starts at over $300,000

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General Motors (GM) has unveiled the Cadillac Celestiq, a flagship, all-electric “halo car” designed to take on the likes of the world’s premier ultra-luxury car makers. The vehicle is powered by a 111 kWh battery pack that’s capable of up to 200 kW charging and 300 miles of range.

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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“Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles. These handsome crossover SUVs might not be able to cruise for 7 hours on the highway, like the 500-mile-range Lucid Air. Hyundai’s sophisticated, e-GMP (electric global modular platform) skateboard architecture gives the Ioniq5 an enormous 3-meter (118.1-inch)

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Spirit Avert AG Seeking to Raise ~ $150M to Fund Mindset E-Motion Extended Range EV Project

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Spirit Avert AG is seeking to raise CHF166 million (US$152 million) in financing to serve as the capital for mindset AG and its planned production of the E-Motion extended range electric vehicle for the European market. The E-Motion is driven by a 70 kW, 220 N·m electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and a 17.5

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. At its core is an all-new, technologically advanced, triple-charged, 4.0-liter, of torque, the Bentayga Diesel hits a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6

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