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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The V8, too, gains 48V mild hybrid technology, and with the electric motor integrated into the new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission delivers the twin benefits of optimized response and power delivery under acceleration, and greater efficiency thanks to adaptive recuperation. kWh of usable energy. kW electric flow heater.

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Cadillac unveils electric Escalade IQ; 200 kWh, 450 miles; pricing starting around $130K

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Offering a Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range, the Escalade IQ features a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal LED display, available Super Cruise driver assistance technology, and vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology with GM Energy’s available Ultium Home products.

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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

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Today, most EVs use lithium-ion batteries, just like the phone in your pocket. While the battery chemistry is well-known and thoroughly tested at this point in time, the setup has weaknesses that could be addressed by alternative designs.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Airflow and Pipistrel partner on electric propulsion system for Airflow’s proof-of-concept eSTOL aircraft

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an aerospace startup building a next-generation electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft, and Pipistrel, a world-leading small aircraft designer and manufacturer, announced a partnership through which Pipistrel will supply motors, motor controllers, and batteries for Airflow’s proof-of-concept aircraft.

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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MAP Electric Vehicle Protection provides coverage for all assemblies and parts, the manufacturer-installed battery, and electric vehicle motor(s), except for a specific list of excluded parts. million battery electric vehicles are estimated to be sold in North America in 2025. According to 2018 research from J.P.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) of torque, a 17 kWh battery that delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, a 2.72:1 The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter

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