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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors acquired InEVit Inc.,

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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Like all previous model generations, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the BMW i5 are also manufactured. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, its top speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).

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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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2023 MAZDA MX-30 EV arriving in California dealerships this spring; starting at $34,110; 100-mile range

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inch large center display features the latest Mazda Connect system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Mazda will introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain option for the MX-30 at the Brussels Motor Show 2023 this month. The use of cork in the interior adds warmth and pays homage to Mazda’s heritage as a cork manufacturer. Earlier post.)

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Automatic Labs and Ford Motor Company announced a joint experimental collaboration to improve the driving experience for Ford & Lincoln vehicle owners. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Click to enlarge. Rapid Acceleration. The Automatic device.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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The new BMW i7 M70 xDrive features an electric motor at both the front and rear axle generating a maximum system output of 485 kW/660 hp and an M-specific chassis. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Tesla order configurator revealed for ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertruck

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When proceeding to the design page, the configurator shows the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) version, starting at $99,990, along with the Cyberbeast tri-motor trim, priced at $119,990.

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