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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design.

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: A 300-Mile EV With Tons Of Speed

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Jeep's first global EV launches with a big battery, off-road tricks, an aerodynamic design and quicker 0-60 mph times than a Trackhawk.

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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

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The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 The addition of 350kW rapid charging, meanwhile, enables the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in under 20 minutes. The Electrified GV70 will be available only as an AWD (All-Wheel Drive) model; details on output and performance for North American models will be available closer to launch.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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kWh battery pack using 18650 cells. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 kWh battery pack, which is located between the seats. There is no plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving. Power comes from the 6.2L

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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

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The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph. Within the traction inverter of a high performance EV, the EliteSiC power module enables high-efficiency power conversion from the DC 800 V of the battery to the AC drive for the rear axle.

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CrownCruiser introduces its e-bike

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Alternatively, combine the PAS with the throttle, and the 750W rear hub motor kicks in, allowing CrownCruiser to achieve speeds of up to 31 mph. mph (PAS), according to the company. The first of these is used with the pedal-assisted system (PAS) which can produce speeds up to 15.5 The bike has a range of 100 miles at 15.5