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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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In Tokyo, Nissan unveiled the new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor. Nissan plans to build six all-new LEAF NISMO RC vehicles to deploy around the world, so that fans can experience the power and excitement firsthand.

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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Sodium-ion batteries have long been touted as a possible successor to the lithium-ion kind—they may have lower energy density, but they rely on more abundant sodium rather than lithium, perform better in cold temperatures, and above all, tend to be cheaper. kWh and a range of 301 km (CLTC).

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; and CO 2 emissions of 36 – 33 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

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Get excited: Nissan is plotting an affordable electric performance car to take on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ to win back young car buyers

EV Central

Nissan has admitted that it is considering reintroducing a fast, affordable and all-electric sports car to win over a new legion of young car fans. According to the car-maker’s global product planning boss, Ivan Espinosa, the new car being plotted will be designed to snare buyers in their early 20s. .”

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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BMW is using the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt to showcase four production BMW brand plug-in hybrid models from different vehicle segments—one newly announced. BMW eDrive is the new drive system technology used in all the electrically powered vehicles from BMW i and the plug-in hybrid models from BMW. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

The Truth About Cars

This has led to all manner of speculation online, with some outlets confirming that the model is to officially remain in Europe. The wait shouldn’t even be that long due to sustained rumors that production is supposed to commence before summer ends. Many hardcore driving enthusiasts appreciate the unassuming performance sedan.

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Honda Prelude two-door coupe set to return as an electric sportscar

EV Central

Tokyo Show Prelude Reveal Honda revealed an electric Prelude Concept at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo today, and far from looking like a fantasy land nonsense (see Nissan’s latest concept efforts ), the electric ‘Lude looks darn near production ready. ” Quite right, mate. ” Will do.

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