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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. BMW i5 M60 xDrive Two highly integrated drive units on the front and rear axles make up an electric all-wheel drive.

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Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV

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In Los Angeles, Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. kWh battery) options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8

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Pininfarina delivers first Battista all-electric hypercars to the U.S.

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Pininfarina announced today that it has officially delivered the first Battista all-electric hypercars to clients in the United States. This symbolises our creation of a new luxury electric car segment both in the U.S. Battista is like all the rest: bespoke. and globally. ” The First U.S. “ Specs.

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GM heat pump recovers energy from EV battery to power heating & propulsion while helping conserve range: Ultium Energy Recovery

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Ultium energy recovery is available on all current Ultium vehicles and planned for future Ultium vehicles. The Ultium Platform can recover and store this waste heat from the Ultium propulsion system. EV batteries, power electronics and other propulsion components produce heat.

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. The combined-cycle electric power consumption of the new BMW 330e Sedan is 15.4 – 14.8 The new BMW 330e Sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9

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BrightDrop enters grocery industry with ecart for optimized online order fulfillment and pickup

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General Motors electric delivery vehicle subsidiary BrightDrop is expanding its business and product portfolio with the launch of a new temperature-controlled eCart that helps streamline order fulfillment and pickup for online grocery purchases. Auto-braking to stop the electric motor that matches an operator’s walking speed up to 3 mph.

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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The next step involves fitting all the other components to produce a complete fuel cell system. Finally, all the different components are fitted together in the assembly area to produce the complete system. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

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