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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Electric G-Class could reach 300 miles of range Benz quotes the G-EV’s WLTP range at 434-473 miles, which likely means more than 300 miles on the EPA cycle, but official numbers haven’t been divulged. Riding on a 113.8-inch inch wheelbase, at 182.0 inches long, 76.0

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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While the evR-450 is expected to be available soon, Varley will begin taking orders for its sport variant the evS-450 in January 2012. Both the evR-450 and its sport variant are powered by a 24 kWh battery pack, enabling them to travel up to 160 kilometers (99 miles), combined cycle.

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

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But it’s probably a good idea to temper whatever excitement you may have about the M5 Touring being broadly available here. They don’t draw quite so much unwanted attention from the authorities issuing speeding tickets and are typically more practical than something that wears its sporting intentions on its sleeve.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The electric range of the new BMW X5 xDrive50e is 94 – 110 kilometers (58 – 68 miles) in the WLTP cycle. A new Combined Charging Unit doubles the maximum AC charging rate to 7.4

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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In the US, the BMW 530e iPerformance is the fourth member of a growing portfolio of iPerformance (PHEV) models already available at US dealers. The 2018 BMW 5 Series iPerformance will be available at US dealers in spring 2017. Globally, there are six, with two additional models in China). BMW eDrive. BMW Connected onboard.

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

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Together with the soon-to-be-launched BMW X5 xDrive40e ( earlier post ) also on display at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW eDrive technology initially developed for BMW i cars will be available for BMW models spanning four different vehicle segments in 2016. Maximum all-electric range is 41 kilometers (25 miles).

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Acura Reveals the 2024 ZDX Electric SUV

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The base A-Spec is available in single- and dual-motor setups, with 340 horsepower for single-motor variants. Its range will extend to an impressive 325 miles with one motor and 315 with two, and energy comes from the 102-kWh battery pack. It’s only available with two motors, however.

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