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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. If you’ve got a compatible smartphone or other device, just placing it in the tray will recharge its battery. Pre-Collision Brake deceleration works from a maximum speed of 37 mph. 2015 Lexus NX 300h.

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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

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First announced in 2022, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is now available at Chevrolet dealerships across North America. And since you can travel 440 miles without recharging, why wouldn’t you take a Silverado EV on that family road trip? This temporary blast of electrons pushes the 2+ ton mass 0-60 mph in about 4.5

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h).

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Lexus unveils new UX crossover with new hybrid system; first use of GA-C; new TNGA powertrain elements

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mph), contributing to excellent handling stability. A conventional system uses two pulleys, connected by a belt, that can change their radius seamlessly, and thus change the effective gear ratio, without any step effect. This permits more efficient energy recovery and recharging of the hybrid battery. UX 200 with new 2.0-liter

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

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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). The system recovers the energy and converts it to electrical energy, which recharges the battery and extends driving range. kWh of useable energy at full charge.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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0-60 mph: 7.7 seconds Electronically controlled top speed: 118 mph Curb Weight: 5,093 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds New angles for a big EV Light Long Range 304 miles AER 99.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0

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