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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

Baua Electric

As the sales page explains, “The body and hull are molded from carbon fiber. That’s how it’s legally registered, making the water its native habitat. That must be thanks to the impressively large 240 hp (178 kW) power rating across three motors that propel the 16-foot (4.9 m) vessel along on its hovering journey.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

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The Tesla Roadster is a $120,000 convertible that operates with a small but powerful motor. Its motor is only the size of a watermelon. This particular car makes use of a 210 kilowatt electric motor. And with its carbon fiber body, it has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. However, don�t be fooled by this.

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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For instance, Kia Motors integrated the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) into its production lines in 2018, enhancing worker safety by reducing the risk of injuries through AI-assisted wearable technology.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

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The bigger news is that the Corolla Hybrid, which gets 52 mpg on the highway, will have the option of electronic on-demand all-wheel drive that has a rear-mounted electric motor. If driving fast (legally) is your thing, checkout the all-new Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup that uses high-performance versions of the street GR86.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The motor produces maximum torque of around 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The electric motor and transmission unit are located in direct proximity to the driven rear axle. kWh per kilometer (0.21

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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liter V-8 generates 780 metric horsepower; another 220 hp comes from the plug-in hybrid’s electric motors. Ferrari As Ferrari’s first plug-in hybrid, the SF90 integrates a trio of electric motors. A third axial-flux motor is sandwiched between the mid-mounted engine and the dual-clutch transmission. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter

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