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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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The Streetmate scooter also benefits the environment with an electric drive system with zero local emissions and very low noise levels. It can be fully recharged in two hours and 15 minutes at a charging station with a charging power of 500 watts. Alternatively, the battery can be removed and recharged at home or at the office.

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

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The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, with a 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and its 120kW charging capability facilitating recharging to 80% capacity in around 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. There is strong battery recharging at low power demand for maximum electric availability.

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Audi unveils Q8 sport concept with 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV); drive system coming to “many” Audi models

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During braking, efficient recuperation using the 20-kW-strong starter generator quickly recharges the battery to ensure that the vehicle can regularly be driven under electric power. Route data from the navigation system and Car-to-X services from Audi connect are also taken into account. Equipped with a 3.0 Top speed is 275 km/h (170.9

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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With its combined maximum output of 266 kW/362 hp, combined peak torque of 570 nm (420 lb-ft), 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 4.4 75 mph) and a range of up to 35 kilometers (approx. During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph. OnStar with three years of Directions & Connections plan is included.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The target buyers have strong personal convictions on the environment, oil use, and cutting edge technology. “ Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). He or she owns a home, which is perhaps solar-powered.

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