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New Illinois law raises speed limit to 70 mph on rural highways

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law to increase the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph (105 to 113 km/h) on rural four-lane highways, and to lower the limit by five mph for excessive speeding. D-Smithton), Senate Bill 2356 increases the maximum speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on four-lane divided highways outside of urban areas.

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CATL to supply BMW with cylindrical cells for EVs starting in 2025

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It will spend $5 billion to establish the plant in the United States, with the most likely locations for the new facility being in South Carolina and Kentucky. BMW operates an assembly plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and already has a partnership with CATL in Europe. 0-60 MPH acceleration tops out at just 4.4

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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

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Polestar points to a maximum charge rate of 250 kw, good for a 10% to 80% charge in 30 minutes, and estimated EPA range ratings (not yet official) at 279 or 315 miles. It’s already said that a heat pump will be included, as will bidirectional charging. seconds (versus 4.9 seconds for other models). Polestar has said that U.S.

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Volvo Cars launches new S60 sports sedan; first Volvo car made in US; two PHEV models coming

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Volvo Cars revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan at the company’s new—and first—US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The new Charleston plant was officially inaugurated concurrent with the reveal of the S60.

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BMW brand’s first production PHEV: the BMW X5 xDrive40e

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On longer journeys, assuming the high-voltage battery is fully charged, daily commutes of between 50 and 60 kilometers (approx. When the fuel tank is filled to its 85-liter capacity and the high-voltage battery pack is charged, the BMW X5 xDrive40e can keep fuel consumption below the 11.0 liters per 100 kilometers (min. 21 mpg US).

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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So along with wireless EV charging , it might be another ideal hands-off technology fit for future Tesla Robotaxis. The tech has been tested internally at Michelin and has covered more than two million miles, according to the company—and, as an executive said last year, at up to 130 mph with police use in mind.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California. It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph). The lead-acid battery offers a range of 50-70 km (31-41 miles) on one charge; the Li-polymer battery offers a range of 100-110 km (62-68 miles).