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Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testing

Baua Electric

The original i3 , which debuted in 2013 and ended production in 2022, featured an unusual (for BMW, at least) tall-and-narrow shape and unorthodox engineering, including a body structure made in part from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. More than 250,000 were made during the i3’s nine-year production run.

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This Bugatti Tourbillon paint option costs more than a Ferrari, and that’s just the beginning

Baua Electric

Now though it has been revealed that a Matt Vermillion Carbon and Matt Red exterior paint finish costs an eye-watering $360,000. Being a plug-in hybrid, the flagship Bugatti uses an 800-volt architecture, which should bring fast charging, although the company hasnt released data on charging times. That’s just for the paint!

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Four Ways Engineers Are Trying to Break Physics

Cars That Think

The colliders carbon footprints are also on the minds of physicists. When both types of particles are first produced from their sources, they start off at a comparatively low energy, around 4 giga-electron volts. But now is when physicists and engineers are making key scientific and engineering decisions about whats coming next.

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Porsche 963 RSP unveiled as a street-ready hypercar based on Le Mans LMDh racer

Baua Electric

Porsche 963 RSP: Design The 963 RSP carries over much of the design and structure from the LMDh race car, including its carbon-fibre monocoque and aerodynamic profile. This is paired with an 800-volt hybrid system that includes a Bosch motor and Fortescue Zero battery. Power is delivered through a 7-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox.

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Electric-car charging: The basics

Baua Electric

kw (120 volts x 12 amps and well get to why its 12A a bit later). Circuit-breaker box showing 240-Volt circuit for electric-car charging station To be perfectly pragmatic, a 40-amp circuit and 32-amp home charge connector will be just fine, and plenty adequate for most EVsamounting to a charge power of up to 7.7

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Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatch

Baua Electric

An 800-volt electrical architecture allows for 350-kw DC fast charging and a 15-80% charge in around 15 minutes, according to Renault. Carbon-fiber bodywork contributes to a relatively low (for an EV) curb weight of 3,395 pounds, allowing the 5 Turbo 3E to get from 0-62 mph in under 3.5 inch digital instrument cluster and and 10.3-inch

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Tesla updates Model S and Model X again: Is it enough to fend off emerging competition … and will we ever see them again in Australia?

EV Central

Powertrains on both the Model S and Model X are reported to carry over unchanged, with both sedan and SUV keeping its now outdated 400-volt electrical system. The controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel has now been dropped on the entry-level Long Range variants but it’s still available as a US$1000 ($1500) option on the fastest Plaid.