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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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The RM nomenclature refers to the N prototype model’s “Racing Midship” rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration, a fundamental design differentiator that yields ideal handling balance and agility from a low polar-moment of inertia. of torque to variable road surfaces.

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look

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Ford said a Mach-E GT with this package and the Extended Range battery pack will start at $60,990 before destination. The package also comes with an “opportunity for optional performance upgrade” that will yield the quickest 0-60 mph of any production Mach-E to date, according to Ford. seconds in standard form and 3.5

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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

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According to performance data downloaded from the crash vehicle, a 2017 Tesla Model X P100D, the driver was using traffic-aware cruise control and autosteer lane-keeping assistance, which are advanced driver assistance features that Tesla refers to as autopilot. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph.

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Lucid Air achieves industry-best 0.21 coefficient of drag

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As quick reference comparisons, both the GM EV1 and Volkswagen’s XL1 had drag coefficients of approximately 0.19; the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in at approximately 0.22; the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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mi) on a full battery charge (WLTP cycle)—an additional 25 kilometers (15.5 This refers to losses that occur as a result of the proximity of the brake calipers to the brake discs. In addition, the usable range of the high-voltage battery has increased. mph), the Audi e-tron can recuperate up to 300 N·m (221.3

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NEVS presents Saab 9-3 EV prototype

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The EV prototype is a modified Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan in which the batteries are placed under the floor, keeping the full interior space as well as the luggage compartment intact. Maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Electric (Battery)' Earlier post.). Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds. Power of 100 kW.

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

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The company referred to the bikes a “three groundbreaking additions” as they offer new performance, technology, and frame styles that we haven’t seen before from Pedego. A large 48V battery with 920Wh of capacity is found mounted in the psuedo-double-wishbone frame leading up to the fixed rear bench-style saddle.

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