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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The liquid cooling/heating system serves the storage unit, power electronics and electric motor. The pump is distinguished by extremely high efficiency; it uses between 40-80% less energy than conventional electric heating (depending on the outside temperature), while providing an equally comfortable on-board climate.

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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Two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) motors provide all-wheel drive. The e-tron GT produces 235 horsepower at its front motor and 429 horsepower at its rear motor. The motors’ net combined output is 469 horsepower, or up to 522 horsepower with overboost for 2.5 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed.

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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The e-tron Sportback uses a three-motor, all-wheel-drive system that will also be adopted in future production Audi models with all-electric drive: one electric motor on the front axle and two on the rear powering all four wheels, transforming the high-performance coupé into an e-quattro. miles) (NEDC). Earlier post.)

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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Offering real all-wheel capability in a hybrid package, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid features the new Subaru StarDrive Technology that uniquely integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter Subaru StarDrive Technology employs two electric motors. One motor functions as an engine starter.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC EQ Power Gen 3 PHEV offers increased range

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The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e will celebrate its World Premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and will go on sale in the US in the first half of 2020. Both allow pre-entry climate control of the interior not only in summer but also in winter, because they can also operate without the combustion engine.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive. The dual-motor all-wheel drive of the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). On its “Way to ZERO”, the company is planning to become climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest. Like the ID.3

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV to start at $33,470 in California this fall

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kW electric motor will deliver an output of 107 kW (143 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 271 nm (200 lb-ft). New electric G-Vectoring Control Plus (e-GVC Plus), standard on all MX-30 models, uses electric motor torque adjustments to control vehicle load and help provide natural and consistent handling. The front-wheel drive 80.9

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