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Audi launches 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model refresh with improved range, power, and charging

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The Audi refresh includes several notable improvements on the performance and handling side, as well as faster charging. Audi refreshes 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model year Audi USA outlined its comprehensive updates to the 2024 Q4 e-tron 55 quattro in a press release today, so let’s dig in. seconds vs. 5.8 seconds previously).

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

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Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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2020 MINI Cooper SE EV comes to US with MSRP of $29,900

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MINI USA announced that the 2020 MINI Cooper SE battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will reach US showrooms in early March of 2020 with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,900 plus an additional $850 Destination & Handling fee. seconds and achieve a top speed of 93 mph.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Plus, with a new faster charging system of 11kW, the vehicles can reach an 80% charge in approximately five hours. StreetScooter’s new electric light commercial vehicle will also be pilot-tested at DHL Express in the USA.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). The B-Class Electric Drive will be launched first in the USA at the beginning of 2014, where it will be the first luxury battery-electric car from Mercedes-Benz in the market, and also the first instance of the popular B-class in the US market.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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If Navigation with Electric Intelligence is activated, the battery may also be pre-heated or cooled while driving in order to ensure that it is within the ideal temperature window for a rapid charging station. The net effect is to optimize the charging time. The charging time is then 32 minutes from 10-80% SoC. EQS 53 4MATIC+.

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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

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a vehicle conversion company specializing in electric conversions and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets, and Liberty Electric Cars , USA LLC ( earlier post ) intend to form a joint venture for the conversion of large luxury 4x4s to all-electric drive, as well as the manufacture of new EVs. Electric Car Company , Inc.,