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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. It is charged extremely efficiently during overrun and braking phases by means of adaptive recuperation and also feeds the regenerated energy to the vehicle’s electrical system.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds, accompanied by an energy-charged soundtrack of rare emotional appeal for an eight-cylinder unit. The Combined Charging Unit in the BMW XM enables AC charging at up to 7.4 The lithium-ion high-voltage battery is mounted in the car’s underbody and provides 25.7

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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There’s no mention of the rumored silicon-anode battery chemistry that Mercedes had been keen to introduce to speed charging times. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. Riding on a 113.8-inch

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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To get to 60 mph in 2.5 It sports wide 275/30 20-inch tires in front and 3345/25 21-inchers in the rear. Since the Tesla Model S Plaid claims 0-60 mph in 1.99 Meanwhile, the E-Ray can run in all-electric Stealth Mode up to 45 mph, just enough to silently get down the block, before the 470 ft.-lb.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2 BMW eDrive.

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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In addition, the combustion engine uses the integrated high-voltage starter-generator to charge the batteries during a journey, if required. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 6.7 MAX eDRIVE allows the car to run on the electric drive system alone up to a speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Get Blix’s Ultra e-bike with free accessories from $1,399, Anker PowerCore Reserve Power Station $110, and more

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The Blix Ultra e-bike is equipped with a 750W geared rear hub motor and your choice between one or two 48V batteries that pushes this e-bike up to max speeds of 20 to 28 MPH and travels a range of 40-80 miles, depending on your choice of battery setup. It sports a compact design of 4.59 inches by 4.59 inches by 8.17

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