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BMW starts production of iX1 in Regensburg; all German plants can now produce electric cars

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BMW has begun production of the fully-electric BMW iX1 in Regensburg; all its German plants can now produce electric cars. By 2024, at least one in three BMWs coming out of its Bavarian plants will be an electric car, said Milan Nedeljkovi?, Marriage” of body and drivetrain for the fully-electric BMW iX1 at Regensburg.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. Personal eSIM allows a customer to add a BMW iX or i4 to an existing mobile phone plan, thus taking advantage of the vehicle’s 5G antenna and enabling an in-car WiFi hotspot.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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The all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck—made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Ram 1500 REV XR with enhanced range will follow the introduction of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV.

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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

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It is also known as Self driving electric vehicle. What is a Self-driving electric vehicle? We would say electric vehicles are not a revolutionary invention but autonomous vehicles (self-driving electric vehicle). Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric? Does that kind of a vehicle exist?

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Mercedes-Benz all-electric AMG EQS sedan starts at $147,500 in the US

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The new Mercedes-AMG EQS is the first battery-electric AMG production model based on the Mercedes-EQ architecture. The performance sedan with an output of up to 649 hp and a boost function that provides up to 751 hp, was newly developed and refined in Affalterbach for all performance-related areas. Earlier post.)

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