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BYD’s Yangwang U7 ultra-luxury EV leaked with nearly 1,300 hp and 500 miles range

Baua Electric

BYD’s Yangwang showcased the U9 supercar last April at a tech launch event with four electric motors good for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100km/hr) sprint in 2 seconds. It also featured large air intakes at the bottom and carbon fiber side skirts, adding to the sedan’s sporty design.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

Green Car Congress

For the e-tron GT, Audi is sharing synergies with the Porsche brand, which developed the J1 architecture. The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8.

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

Cars That Think

You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift. seconds, breaking a seven-year-old record for production cars that had been set by the roughly $ 1 million Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid. And don’t forget sound.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The calm and pleasant design only hints at the tech inside, which includes advanced safety features and an outstanding sound system. The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. In the case of the 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T A true contender in its class.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

Priority Current quick specs : Motor: 500W mid-drive motor with torque sensor Top speed: 28 mph (45 km/h) or 20 mph (32 km/h) user-selectable Range: 30-60 miles (48-96 km) Battery: 500 Wh frame-integrated battery Weight : 24 kg (53 lb) Price: $3,299 Ride1Up CF Racer1 I’m not normally a carbon fiber, drop bar, race bike kind of guy.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

There’s a reason why Porsche bought this e-bike company – it’s simply one of the best. In addition to the awesome bike design, the built-in tech is what really opens people’s eyes. The bike is truly a high-end offering by itself, but the embedded tech makes it a rarity in any category. You just couldn’t stop, could you?

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