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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. Rapide E’s range is more than 200 miles under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while the model is capable of charging at a rate of 1851.2

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Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled: 440+ miles of range, under $80k, late 2024 production

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The Lucid Gravity will make its public debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Introducing the Lucid Gravity: Redefining the Electric SUV Performance measures at 0-60 MPH in less than 3.5 When we say we’re here to advance the technology, this is what we mean – this is truly sustainability in action.”

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 seconds, and the top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h). Kia Optima Hybrid. Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0 mpg, highway 40.0

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). Porsche completely re-engineered the hybrid powertrain components in the Cayenne E-Hybrid as compared to the Cayenne S E-Hybrid of the previous generation. seconds (-0.7

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HaloIPT partnering with Drayson Racing Technologies to bring dynamic wireless charging to electric vehicle motorsport

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HaloIPT, a provider of Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) systems for wirelessly charging electric vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic partnership with Drayson Racing Technologies, the green R&D racing organization founded by Lord Drayson, former UK Minister for Science and Innovation.

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Jay Leno towed a Tesla Semi with a Tesla Semi

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The entrance corners of the Semi had been designed to be simply repairable since they’re additionally the perhaps to be broken. Tesla advertises 300-mile and 500-mile variations, with power intake of lower than 2 kwh in line with mile and DC speedy charging that may repair 70% of a truck’s field in half-hour.

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2024 Audi Q8 E-tron opinions: Extra length with out all of the gimmicks

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Now we’re talking. Audi claims a length of ‘as much as 330 miles’ for the 55, and DC charging speeds are advanced, too. ’ For what it’s worth, zero to 62 mph takes 5.6 seconds, and its top speed is 124 mph. Not one for a YouTube-friendly drag race film, then. And tolerable.”

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