Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2020

The X5 xDrive45e is built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW Group’s largest global production plant. 0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. seconds, 1.2 of towing).

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EV Info

AUGUST 18, 2021

Today the scooters look like leaders in the local market, but tomorrow could see shockwaves reverberate globally. kW electric motor mounted within the scooter’s frame provides the S1 with a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and an even faster top speed in the S1 Pro of 115 km/h (71 mph). Watch the Ola launch event.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2017

Other participants include previous strategic investors BMW iVentures, General Motors Ventures, Toyota AI Ventures and the venture unit of global financial services and insurance provider Allianz Group, and Series A investors Playground Global and Draper Nexus. Francis (Ford, GM) and Bruce Leak of Playground Global.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Its latest G400 eDrive unit, which is scalable for a variety of torque classes, is undergoing extensive testing at its annual winter testing event in Arjeplog, Sweden, using Tesla Model 3 and Fiat Ducato platforms as testbeds. By 2025, the company expects to be producing around one million eDrive units per year for global markets.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 21, 2023

Qiantu will leverage its strengths in vehicle design, technology development, and process innovation, combined with Mullen's manufacturing and sales strengths in the Americas market, to bring new EV options to consumers in the Americas, the release said. seconds and a top speed of more than 200 mph.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The Runwise hybrid drive system is built around the company’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU), C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors, and Composite Bladder Accumulators—all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Ford unveiled the new, fifth-generation global Mondeo in China, the first Ford to be equipped with the new 1.5-liter EcoBoost is the fifth and latest member to join Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which includes a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6- liter V6 variants.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Top speed mph (km/h). The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be the first Land Rover vehicle to be designated as an ‘E-Capability’ variant. mph and 19 mph (1.8 Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) prevents or greatly reduces the severity of accidents in the event of the driver failing to take preventative action.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

“We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs. With around 1.6

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

Since the handover event of the first Model 3s last week, Tesla has been averaging 1,800 net Model 3 reservations per day. This vehicle will offer a range of 310 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 5.1 The standard Model 3, starting at $35,000 with 220 miles of range and a 0-60 mph time of 5.6

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

BYTON, a China-headquartered automotive brand owned by Future Mobility Corporation, inaugurated its North American headquarters in Santa Clara, California last week, marking further progress in the company’s strategic effort to establish a global presence. Customers don’t pay us for being able to drive 250 km/h [155 mph] on a road.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

DENZA is powered by an 86 kW (peak) motor that provides a maximum speed of up to 150 km/h (93 mph) and peak torque of 290 N·m. DENZA has been designed around its lithium iron phosphate battery which is framed by a lightweight aluminium case with extrusion profiles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Three years and one global pandemic later, the company is now starting to deliver production versions of its 2022 R1T electric pickup truck to paying customers. Rivian quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. The two vehicles pretty much stole the show that year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Developed to meet global electric vehicle safety standards, the Sail SPRINGO EV fully complies with safety requirements for pure electric vehicles in China.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2018

The high-resolution E3SM earth system model simulates the strongest storms with surface winds exceeding 150 mph—hurricanes that leave cold wakes that are 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than their surroundings. Pictured here is global E3SM simulation showing eddy activity. Source: E3SM. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

A quick Kia EV9 recap leading up to the test drive This latest drive event (personally my first with Kia) was three years in the making, as the EV9 SUV’s origin dates back to its debut as a concept at the LA Auto Show in 2021. The GT-Line can deliver a top speed of 124 mph and accelerate 0-60 mph in five seconds – 4.5

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The racing is rough, taking place on custom-designed dirt tracks with plenty of sharp turns, berms, the traditional Joker Lap pass and 100-foot gap jumps, all at speeds of more than 100 mph. The conditions are punishing by any measure, but through it all, Subaru’s teams have dominated the series.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 Keep it on pavement Lexus was clear that while the RZ 450e has AWD, it is not designed to go off-road. The RZ 450e is designed for commuting and running family errands, plus the occasional local trip and outing. front and 124.3 seconds 71.4 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery 6.6

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

The engineers have designed a new McPherson suspension with a triple-path head bearing for the front axle. Crosswind Assist is active from 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving straight ahead and in gentle bends. Stationary vehicles are detected when the driver is travelling at a speed from 7 to 90 km/h (56 mph).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The BMW M3 CRT is the latest in a series of exclusive high-performance sports cars optimized with the help of lightweight design. This process helps the sports car achieve a weight-to-power ratio of 3.5

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 The XT5 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch Distinguished Design. The design team aced it. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. The new Mazda3 is the third new-generation model to embody Mazda’s new KODO Design and SKYACTIV Technology, after the CX-5 and new Mazda6. FOW operates when traveling between speeds of 9 and 92 mph (14 and 148 km/h).

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

After a succession of carefully staged events for media and the public, we now know that the 2022 GMC Hummer EV will include at least two models: a sport utility truck (or SUT), with four doors and a short pickup bed, and a more conventional SUV. It’s even designed to accept aftermarket 37-inch tires without modification.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Global engineering services provider EDAG showcased its latest technical advances in the development of its concept car, the “Light Car - Open Source”, at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. EDAG introduced the Light Car last year as an independent design concept for the electric-powered car of the future. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

At the “Forward with Ford” event held in June—a conference exploring the linkage of Ford vehicles and technologies to global consumer trends—the company showcased its work on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications with a focus on crash avoidance. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System , is designed to provide a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. Bold, Mature Design. An impressive presence.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Aside from a box lunch, a couple of bottles of water and two absolutely delicious chocolate chip cookies, GCC received no compensation, expense reimbursement or branded merchandise from GM to attend the event. Chevrolet is a global value leader. Establishing four core brands. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. The electro-hydraulic steering was light, which resulted in the front end wandering when on the highway at 70 mph. Iconic Design.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Sonata Plug-in Hybrid uses the same functional design changes as the Sonata Hybrid to improve its drag coefficient to a class-leading 0.24 Maximum EV speed (mph). Click to enlarge. Drive modes. Hybrid mode.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV during a virtual world premiere event. IONIQ 5 is built upon Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated battery-electric vehicle (BEV) architecture called theElectric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), enabling it to have unique proportions on an elongated wheelbase.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

Launching later this summer, the EV3 takes much of the design and technology from its larger EV9 sibling and delivers it as a smaller, more affordable option to global consumers. Both models feature 150 kW single-motor RWD regardless of battery size, accelerating from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.5

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The “S” stands for speed, striking design, and style. It will also be “lightning fast,” with a 0 to 60 mph time in about 3.5 Jeep Wagoneer S (Source: Stellantis) Design upgrades are driven by aerodynamic efficiency. Jeep says it will then launch it in other key global markets. The Wagoneer S will include 600 horsepower.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

We did not have the chance to get behind the wheel at a recent press reveal event in Los Angeles, but if it is anything like the past version, it will be zippy and fun to drive. Fiat gives performance numbers of 0-60 mph in 8.5 A Smiling Face The Fiat 500 line-up is all about being cool, having unmistakable Italian design and fun.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

At a launch event in London, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO and its electric supercar, the NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe. seconds and has a top speed of 313 km/h (195 mph). NIO designed a three-position active rear wing system and full-length floor diffuser.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2012

At Friday’s event unveiling the new Transit commercial vehicle family for North America ( earlier post ), Ford’s Raj Nair, group vice president global product development, spent some time addressing the issue of the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

The all-new Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford’s new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space for Ford’s mid-size models without negatively impacting exterior dimensions; and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel-efficiency. The all-new 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost and 1.5-liter

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