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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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BMW launches iX EV

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The drive technology’s efficiency paired to the latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometers (391 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometers (264 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive40. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology also includes a high-voltage battery. kWh/100 km).

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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The iX will bring together the company’s latest developments in the strategic innovation fields of Design, Connectivity, Electrification, Digital Services and Sustainability. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 The battery can be charged from 10 to 80% capacity in under 40 minutes.

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. Li-ion cell energy density was increased from 84 to 152 Wh/kg; in comparison to the first technology platform, the battery capacity has grown from 48.6

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BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

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The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The electric motor sources its energy from a lithium-ion battery pack which can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours. Connectivity.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. kWh (net energy capacity: 9.4

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