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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its 7 Series, including the first all-electric i7 XDrive60. Three models are available at launch, including the i7 EV. The 2023 BMW 740i is powered by a thoroughly upgraded version of the iconic B58 3-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine. Earlier post.)

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. Click to enlarge.

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Better than a Tesla Model X? Australia-bound Lucid Gravity full-size SUV to blend S-Class comfort, supercar acceleration and seven seats

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The 2024 Lucid Gravity has been pencilled in for an unveiling at the upcoming LA motor show on November 16, providing new powerful seven-seat opposition to the likes of large battery-powered SUVs like the Tesla Model X, BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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Widespread electrification acceptance is going to depend on having EVs available in most segments. It should win over many buyers who aren’t used to battery power and will be more comfortable with a vehicle that feels familiar to them.” A great achievement from the Korean automaker.” Ylle Rajasaar, Estonia.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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While the Mercedes GLE 550e will use a 3L twin-turbo V6 and the Audi Q7 e-tron a 3L TDI diesel, the BMW X5 xDrive 40e also features a 2.0L BMW X5 xDrive 40e. kWh Li-ion battery pack incorporates 96 Lithium Manganese Oxide-Nickel Manganese Cobalt / Graphite cells from LG Chem into 6 modules. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. 0-60 (sec).

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

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Volkswagen L1 – One of those weird and wonderful concepts that you just hope gets to see the light of day, the VW L1 diesel-electric hybrid is constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre, weighs just 380kg and emits just 39g/km of CO2 (see article ). Lexus LF-Ch – Considered a rival to the BMW 120d and the Audi A3 2.0

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology. On the light-duty side we are working with ABB and Wallbox. In Denmark, we’ve done all those light-duty fleets. Your car becomes an extension of your home battery. That’s our product. It’s a big increase.

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