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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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High-performance independent suspension, Continuous Damping Control (CDC), intelligent electric all-wheel drive come standard, and users also have the option of equipping vehicle with next-gen active air suspension. The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class.

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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. kWh/100 km). also have a positive impact on efficiency and range.

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Mercedes-Benz wins MATERIALICA awards for diesel passenger car steel pistons and CFRP struts

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The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts. Fiber composites, particularly those that include carbon fibers, are ideal for ensuring maximum stiffness with minimum weight. The CO 2 break-even point (i.e.

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Che Figata! Alfa Romeo Shows 2024 Lineup

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Look for touches like unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille. It’s not all paint and wallpaper, as Quadrifoglio models also upgrade the limited-slip differential from standard to operate mechanically instead of with what’s technically traction control wizardry.& It is priced at $55,825 plus destination.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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BMW to supply 100 i3 EVs to LAPD

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Los Angeles currently has a 50% EV procurement guideline for all new light duty fleet vehicles, which will go to 80% by 2025 as called for in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based distributed energy resource solutions, will supply 100 Level 2 chargers and four DC fast chargers to LAPD.

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Made-in-China Tesla Model Y Performance debuts with AMD Ryzen graphics chip

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According to NEDC standards, the Model Y Performance’s estimated range is 545 km (339 miles). . A carbon fiber spoiler. Tesla also notes that FSD in China will soon launch the capability to recognize and react to traffic lights and stop signs, along with inner-city streets driving assistance.

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