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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. The Prius AWD-e models offer the same 65.5

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Aventon Level.2 launches as 28 mph flagship commuter e-bike with torque sensor

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Aventon has been updating all of the brand’s popular electric bicycles to include upgraded features like improved frames, built-in LED lighting, and full-color displays that feature Bluetooth connectivity. 2 launches as 28 mph flagship commuter e-bike with torque sensor appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 electric SUV coupé and the sporty ID.5 5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive. Like all ID. models, Volkswagen’s first e-SUV coupé is based on the Volkswagen modular electric drive matrix (MEB). 5 Pro will be powered by an electric engine in the rear delivering 128 kW; the ID.5 Like the ID.3 4, the new ID.5

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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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Furthering its success in powering traditional medium-duty shuttles and trucks with its cutting-edge electric drivetrain technology, Phoenix Motorcars will integrate EasyMile’s driverless technology to its range of zero emission vehicles. The company’s electric vehicles have logged more than 2.3-million million zero emission miles.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio.

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Michigan State University introduces electric autonomous bus through collaboration with state, Karsan and ADASTEC

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Michigan State University introduced an electric autonomous bus that will serve students, staff and faculty beginning early 2022 as part of the campus’ smart mobility ecosystem. The bus represents one of the largest electric autonomous transit vehicles to be deployed on US roadways to date.

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. mph), the Audi Q7 recuperates energy, rolls in idle or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off. Audi connect and assist systems. wheel drive.

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