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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The power density of the electric drive system increased by 30% over the BMW Group’s existing fully electric vehicles; gravimetric energy density of the high-voltage battery at cell level is up by 20%. The high-voltage battery features the latest NMC-811 technology with the prismatic design from other BMW applications.

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START Bus unveils Wyoming’s first electric buses; first Proterra ZX5 buses in US

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START Bus, a public transit system serving Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming, and nearby areas and Proterra unveiled the community’s first of eight Proterra ZX5 battery-electric transit buses. The buses are the first battery-electric buses in Wyoming and first Proterra ZX5 buses ( earlier post ) to be deployed in the United States.

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. The high-voltage battery—93.4 NEDC) kWh/100 km; the RS e-tron GT consumes 20.2–19.3

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi was among the first automotive manufacturers to publicly support and align its actions with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. It was joined last year by the e-tron Sportback, which blends the utility of an SUV with a coupe-like design. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion battery supports an all-electric range of up to 17 miles, with a combined 90 MPGe and total range of 480 miles. Conversely, it can be powered by the engine to function as a generator for the hybrid battery. It also charges the hybrid battery during regenerative braking. Towing capacity is up to around 1000 lbs.

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode. The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID always starts in all-electric mode (when the battery is sufficiently charged). When the battery is running low, the powertrain switches back to hybrid mode.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC EQ Power Gen 3 PHEV offers increased range

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With battery capacity of 13.5 The plug-in hybrid benefits from the recent redesign of the Mercedes-Benz GLC mid-size SUV, offering more striking design, the intuitive MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system and advanced driver assistance systems. Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Top speed (mph).

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