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ZPM launches crowd-sourced funding campaign to build compressed-air cars in US

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ZPM intends to follow the MDI “Dealer – Manufacturer – Partner” concept by creating turnkey micro-production factories to manufacture their vehicles locally in regions throughout the United States. In the MDI production concept, the suppliers are chosen in a way to reduce costs, logistics and freight. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Active Hybrid e-bike with significant power boost

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The rider can adjust the degree of pedal assistance with ease via the new display; four different power modes (from ECO (+50%) to TURBO (+275%)) can be selected up to a maximum 25 km/h (16 mph). The BMW Active Hybrid e-bike is now available from selected BMW dealers, with a manufacturer’s recommended retail price of €3,400 (US$4,025).

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons. Earlier post.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Concept To Production. 0 – 60 mph: 4.5 0 – 60 mph: 5.0 The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home using the Ford Mobile Charger that is included with the purchase of a Lighting. Next was driving through the Texas Hill Country at speeds between 30 and 50 mph on gently winding rural roads.

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Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 EV for North America

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In the future, Hyundai dealers will offer a simple automobile subscription service for IONIQ shoppers. An IONIQ 5 with this configuration can go from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 5 seconds. All configurations have a top speed of 115 MPH and can tow a trailer with a capacity of up to 1,500 pounds.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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Having already established a strong reputation with its Kona SUV and Ioniq sedan EVs, next up is the all-new and impressive 2022 Ioniq 5 EV, arriving at Hyundai dealers later this month (December 2021). Hyundai calls this the Smart Living Room concept. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Single electric motor.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. Top speed is electronically limited to 152 km/h (95 mph).

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