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

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The RM nomenclature refers to the N prototype model’s “Racing Midship” rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration, a fundamental design differentiator that yields ideal handling balance and agility from a low polar-moment of inertia. of torque to variable road surfaces.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). The two motors are interconnected via a separating clutch inside the hybrid module, referred to as the Electric Clutch Actuator (ECA). In E-Power driving mode, the electric motor can, on its own, propel the vehicle up to a maximum speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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Automotive, Telecom and ITS companies carry out first Cellular V2X trial in Japan

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With a combination of direct and network-based communications between vehicles, infrastructure, and vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, the test results showed that C-V2X can exploit the full potential of connected and intelligent mobility.

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BMW introducing new X5 plug-in hybrid in Europe in 2019, US in 2020

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Current specs refer to European models only. The top speed when driving on electric power alone is increased from 120 to 140 km/h (75 mph to 87 mph). The top speed of the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is 235 km/h (146 mph). The new BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.6 ft 3 ) less.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). To do so, it uses the electric drive’s full power and can attain a maximum speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).

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Texas in process of raising speed limits

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This legislation allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to create a 75-mph speed limit on sections of the highway system found to be reasonable and safe through a speed study. Outside of urban districts, the speed limit would be 70 mph on a numbered highway and 60 mph on a non-numbered highway. In 2002, Gov.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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This is referred to as “well-to-wheel emissions.” seconds, [and three of] 16 vehicles [it has] tested in the past decade that blasted to 60 mph in less than 3.0 The throttle wire connects to a throttle linkage. The gas pedal turns a pivot which pulls the throttle wire.

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