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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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Major progress has been made in terms of power density, operating range, weight, installation space requirement and flexibility. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8 seconds (for purposes of comparison – BMW X3 30i: 6.4 seconds), with a top speed (electronically limited) of 180 km/h [112 mph].

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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Vehicle installed on the chassis dynamometer in the ORNL vehicle research laboratory. One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ 50 to 60 mph. 60 to 70 mph. 70 to 80 mph.

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ZeTek Efforts on Fuel Cell London Cabs Reach Back to 1998

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ZeTek fuel cell system installed in a cab. The ZeTek fuel cell taxi had a top speed of about 70 mph (113 km/h) and a range of about 100 miles. ZeTek Power Plc, which has since gone out of business, developed its first prototype London fuel cell taxi in 1998. Click to enlarge. A second taxi was built in 1999.

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Tesla Model Ys without radar equip several changes to improve Autopilot performance

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For more comprehensive comparison optics, the friends compared Tesla Autopilot’s performance in the new, radar-less Model Y to the other Model Y they own, which does have radar installed. The new 2021 Model Y also has the double-paned glass that Tesla has installed onto the Model 3.

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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By comparison, the 55 quattro features a 95 kWh battery with up to 255.4 lb-ft) of torque, and are capable of propelling the electric SUV from 0 to 62 mph in 7.0 miles of range in the WLTP cycle. The entry-level model also features e-quattro all-wheel-drive delivered by an electric motor mounted on each axle.

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SCAQMD funding Siemens test of eHighway overhead catenary system for electric trucks in California

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km) stretch of highway after installing a catenary system for electric and hybrid trucks in the vicinity of the largest US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. As part of the installation of the eHighway systems, two lanes of Alameda Street in the city of Carson, California, are being electrified via a catenary system.

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Simulating EVE-Ai™ Velocity Recommendations Module: Tesla Model S P70D in Urban/Highway Drive Cycle

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This converts to 28% range extension using EVE-Ai: Velocity Recommendations on this simulated trip comparison alone. It should be noted that the user in the original driving data routinely traveled up to 90 mph (144.84 Subscribe to Electra's Newsletter for AI battery pack tech updates , in your inbox.