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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

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Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Airbus says it will partner with operators and airlines to fly the model worldwide, with plans for it to take flight in Italy, Germany, Norway, and Japan, as well as regions in Latin America.

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BMW introduces gorgeous i5 Touring, its first all-electric luxury wagon, but not in the US

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With M launch control enabled, the EV’s torque lifts to 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 3.9 kWh battery powers both models. A Connected package offers a choice of YouTube or another video app for streaming. BMW included adaptive recuperation and a heat pump to boost range.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). In addition, the battery is charged as quickly as possible to ensure maximum performance. Power is stored in a 14.1 seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

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

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smart will be the only car manufacturer worldwide to offer its full model range with both combustion engines and pure battery-electric drive options. In Germany prices for the smart fortwo electric drive will start at €21,940 (recommended retail price including 19% VAT). Market launch will start in early 2017. kWh/100 km.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 Top speed, mph.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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The German federal government is targeting one million electric vehicles in Germany by 2020. Top speed of the car is 170 km/h (106 mph); the Volkswagen accelerates to 100 km/h in under 12 seconds. When operated in pure electric mode, the Golf Variant twïnDRIVE can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle.

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