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Canoo vans in USPS fleet, EV charge time concerns, EV acceleration as safety: Today’s Car News

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second 0-60 mph acceleration a safety feature? And are worries about charge time overtaking range and other charging concerns as a top barrier for EV adoption? Recent study results from Deloitte suggest that driving range is no. Canoo electric vans head out soon for postal delivery. Is an EV’s 2.0-second

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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With an electric output of 110 kW/150 hp and an all-electric range of more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) (WLTP), the S 580 e can in many cases operate without using its combustion engine. The range has more than doubled compared with the previous model. The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph).

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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range

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This will get the GLC 350e from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The top speed is limited to 135 mph in hybrid mode and 87 mph in electric mode. kwh battery pack affords up to 81 miles of electric range, as measured on the European WLTP testing cycle. The powertrain combines a 2.0-liter seconds, according to Mercedes.

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Porsche upgrades the 2025 Taycan with more range, performance, and fast charging

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The new Porsche Taycan features longer range, more performance, and fast charging capabilities. Meanwhile, Porsche was able to improve efficiency for longer-range trips. For example, the RWD Taycan Turbo can now sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 Porsche’s electric sports received a major upgrade for the 2025 model year.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive—the top model in the range—(combined power consumption according to WLTP: 20.6 - 18.2

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, range to 320 miles, lower price

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Ford on Tuesday confirmed lasting price cuts on the Mustang Mach-E lineup, along with 20% faster road-trip charging and a boost in range of up to 20 miles for the new model year. Mach-E GT versions also get a 10-mile boost in their estimated EPA ranges for 2024, and the Mach-E Rally is expected to come in at 265 miles.

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Tesla launches “Cyberquad for Kids” with 36V battery, 15-mile range, and 10 mph max speed

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As noted by Radio Flyer, the Cyberquad for Kids was developed in partnership with the Tesla Design Studio , and it is designed as a high-performance ATV that offers quick speeds, long run times, and faster charge times. . The specs of the Cyberquad for Kids are pretty decent. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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