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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. Starting at $385,000 before any incentives.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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A choice of four BMW TwinPower Turbo technology engines will be available for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan from launch, including two optimized diesel engines and, on the gasoline side, the familiar six-cylinder unit and a new-generation four-cylinder engine in the 328i offering substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 The driver cockpit works well with HUD and info galore. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. Towing capacity: 8,000 pounds for the WT; 10,000 pounds for the RST. 1,200 pounds of payload. Power and Range.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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Wright also developed the Wrightspeed X1 , an EV sports car known for beating gasoline-powered sports cars in a drag race.“I Val Miftakhov , also a member of the chapter, founded Electric Motorworks , where he first converted BMWs to electric and then moved onto manufacturing JuiceBox charging stations. Sign up for our newsletter.

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VW unveils Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; 70 mpge; previewing 7-seater SUV in 2016

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The Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0 liter VR6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. As soon as the gasoline engine needs to be restarted due, for instance, to the battery charge status, it re-engages smoothly in a fraction of a second.

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