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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Making its debut appearance in a BMW, the standard-fitted XtraBoost raises the system output of the plug-in hybrid to a maximum 215 kW/292 hp. seconds en route to a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

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BMW Brilliance unveils Zinoro 1E BEV at Guangzhou show

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BMW Brilliance, the China joint venture company formed by the BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., Equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery pack from Ningde Times New Energy Technology, the Zinoro 1E has a range of up to 150 kilometers (93 miles). Charging of the battery takes around 7.5

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BMW Brilliance Automotive presents prototype plug-in hybrid sedan based on 5 Series; targeted for China market in 2013

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The BMW Brilliance plug-in hybrid concept. BMW Group and its Chinese joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. have presented a concept plug-in hybrid sedan based on the long wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series Sedan. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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Mercedes has long made the G-Class with its incredible Bi-Turbo V8, Dodge has been making its Durango SUV with supercharged V8s for years, and BMW has prided itself on the performance characteristics found in the X5M. With its instant brain-melting torque, the Model X Plaid pulls ahead and stays ahead for the whole quarter mile.

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BMW ActiveE available for leasing in US in Fall 2011

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BMW ActiveE. The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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BMW to partner with Coulomb Technologies in Boston; Coulomb offering new cloud-based service plans, new dual-port charging stations

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BMW of North America and Coulomb Technologies announced that drivers of the BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be able to take advantage of the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area. The BMW ActiveE is the BMW Group’s next step towards a mass-produced electric vehicle.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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The GT-Line can deliver a top speed of 124 mph and accelerate 0-60 mph in five seconds – 4.5 For added perspective, Kia shared that the EV9 offers more total legroom than the Audi Q8 e-tron, the BMW iX, Cadillac Lyriq, and Tesla Model Y, and more third-row headroom (+0.9″) and shoulder room (+3.9″) than the Rivian R1S.

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