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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche unveiled its Macan EV today, bringing its second all-electric car to market and releasing some interesting details regarding its performance and power. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

Green Car Congress

At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive. Stator family.

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DeLorean Alpha5 EV takes the gullwing sports car to the Future

Green Car Reports

The rebooted DeLorean Motor Company has revealed its new electric sports car, the Alpha5. The Alpha5 will accelerate to 155 mph, according to the company, and it will sprint to 60 mph in 3.0.

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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

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With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 Things became extra interesting, however, when the auto reviewer set up a VBOX to test the Model X Plaid’s 0-60 mph performance. Surprisingly enough, the Model X Plaid did not show a 0-60 mph time of 2.5

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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

Green Car Congress

At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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Tesla Model S Plaid achieves 1.99-second 0-60 mph time with no prep on the street

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Since the Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries began, there has been much discussion about the vehicle’s actual 0-60 mph performance. second 0-60 mph time, but this has been met with some pushback from both reviewers and motoring publications alike. While the car could achieve a 1.99-second second 0-60 mph time.

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Lucid Motors’ (LCID) Air Sapphire could smoke Tesla’s Plaid and hold its own with the Rimac Nevera

Electrek

0-60 mph in under two seconds, quarter mile in under nine, and a top speed over 200 mph. Lucid Motors continues to bolster its flagship Air EV by unveiling the new tri-motor Sapphire model at Monterey Car Week today.

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