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BMW launches iX EV

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Intelligently connected drive management means the intensity of the brake energy recuperation during overrun and active braking can be adapted to the road situation, as detected by data from the navigation system and the sensors used by the driver assistance systems. The BMW iX xDrive50 posts acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6

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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 5.0 200 kW DC fast charging. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter. Hydrogen storage.

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

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Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. The Combo 2 charging interface of the Combined Charging System in the Audi R8 e-tron enables charging with AC or DC electricity. Earlier post.) Visually, the 4.40

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Essentially, the hybrid module comprises a 115 kW electric motor and a decoupler that serves as the connection with the combustion engine. Five operating modes.

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More details on BMW’s i3; electric and connected

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Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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