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

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. This decoupling of the brake pedal enables the e-tron’s electric motors to convert all of the braking energy into electricity and recover it. meters (74.80

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Audi Introduces Second e-tron Electric Sportscar Concept at Detroit Show

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This e-tron accelerates from 60 to 120 km/h (37 - 75 mph) in 5.1 The top speed is limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). A 45 kWh 399 kg (880 lbs) Li-ion battery pack is located for an optimal center of gravity behind the passenger compartment and ahead of the rear axle, along with the converter and power electronics.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

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The car goes from 0-62 mph in 4.5 It is not an energy race, and braking isn’t huge due to poor grip in most of the conditions we’ll encounter, hence there’s very little energy to recover compared to Formula E,” Pierre Prunin told Charged. “It There are two motors, each with 200 kW (225 hp) of power. Total torque is 450 Nm.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today.

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