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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery pack, fitted with a refrigerant gas cooling circuit to keep the battery at its optimum temperature. A starter generator delivers torque to the engine belt, aiding in dynamic response and recharging of the battery. A high-power inverter and 7.4-kW

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Green Deals: GOTRAX Shift S1 electric bike takes you around town this spring at $499, more

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Featuring a riding speed of 20 MPH and range of 15-miles, this bike is great for getting around town this spring and summer. With a range as long as it has, you can easily trek to and from work or the store before it’s time to recharge. Plus, there are three gears so you can choose your speed when riding.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The top speed of the new BMW i7 xDrive60 is electronically limited to 149 mph. On the open road, meanwhile, the coasting function can take over, allowing the car to “freewheel” with no drive power whenever the driver eases off the accelerator. The new BMW 7 Series - Gen5 BEV Technology.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The Karma features a 20 kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack developed by A123 Systems, offering an ultra-wide State of Charge (SoC) operating window and providing a lifecycle of 10 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) under normal use. In Stealth mode, the Karma can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9

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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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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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When the Fit EV production model is introduced, it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor. The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

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Dodge specifically designed the battery pack with up to 100.5 kW installed capacity and 550 kW peak discharge rate to allow the motor to use max battery power for a quarter-mile sprint. 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV (Source: Stellantis) With up to 670 hp, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is expected to hit 0 to 60 mph in 3.3

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