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VW ID. SPACE VIZZION electric concept makes global debut in LA

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SPACE VIZZION electric concept—the seventh concept built off of the MEB platform—at a special event in Los Angeles. SPACE VIZZION electric concept combines the aerodynamic design of a Gran Turismo with the spaciousness and versatility of an SUV. SPACE VIZZION sprints to 60 mph from rest in just 5.0

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Volkswagen to put MEB-based electric I.D. BUZZ microbus concept into production; Cargo variant too

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BUZZ microbus concept into production. Volkswagen presented the concept at the Detroit Auto Show in January. After the presentations at the global motor shows in Detroit and Geneva, we received a large number of letters and emails from customers who said, 'please build this car’. Earlier post.)

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CrownCruiser introduces its e-bike

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Alternatively, combine the PAS with the throttle, and the 750W rear hub motor kicks in, allowing CrownCruiser to achieve speeds of up to 31 mph. mph (PAS), according to the company. The first of these is used with the pedal-assisted system (PAS) which can produce speeds up to 15.5 The bike has a range of 100 miles at 15.5

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GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

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announced a $100-million investment commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. Artist’s concept of eGyro. Skyworks Aeronautics envisions a speed of 100-150 mph; 2-4 passengers plus a pilot; and 30-100 miles of range. Skyworks Aeronautics Corp. Source: Skyworks Aeronautics.

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Magna to introduce lightweight natural gas vehicle concept at Geneva; less than 49 gCO2/km

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To showcase its capabilities, global automotive supplier Magna International Inc. will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. MILA Blue, the seventh concept vehicle in the MILA family , represents a new lightweight design approach. Click to enlarge. Hybrids Natural Gas Weight reduction'

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Jaguar announces new advanced aluminium monocoque architecture; C-X17 concept

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The C-X17 concept is the first revealed implementation of the new iQ[Al] architecture. Along with the unveiling of its C-X17 concept car on the eve of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar announced a new advanced aluminium monocoque architecture. C-X17 concept. —Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. Next, it will introduce the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and e-tron GT performance sedan, which have already been shown as concept vehicles. seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form.

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