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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. The new generation smart electric drive has been available in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan since production began in 2012. Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).

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

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Escalade IQ features independent front and rear suspension, with power transferred to 24-inch wheels with 35-inch tires via front and rear drive motors that work in conjunction as an eAWD system. A suite of fully integrated advanced technologies including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). The electric motors: synchronous motors with hairpin winding.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). Earlier post ). l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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smart introduces fourth-generation electric drive technology across its full range

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A 60 kW (81 hp) electric motor at the rear of the smart electric drive transmits its power via a constant ratio to the wheels. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. The electric motor is a separately excited three-phase synchronous motor. kWh/100 km. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid is the first vehicle produced by TMC to be propelled by a lithium-ion battery, a 345.6V, 5.2

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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We fully expected to have one or two contenders from General Motors’ ambitious lineup of Ultium-based vehicles contending for the Most Important title. and Canada chosen by their peers. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it.

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