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Audi drive concept for e-tron S-models: three motors, new quattro generation with electric torque vectoring

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Three electric motors, two of which are located on the rear axle, together provide 370 kW of boost power and 973 N·m (717.6 Drive layout: three motors. The new Audi e-tron S models will be the first electric cars worldwide with three motors in mass production. lb-ft) of torque. Audi e-tron S. kWh/100 km (WLTP); 23.1–20.6

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%. has installed an eight-yard rear loader Quantum body, designed to be lightweight and efficient. For the truck body, Curbtender Inc.

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

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Lucid Motors made its global auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show, presenting the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan and also presenting its Alpha Speed Car test vehicle, which had just completed its first high-speed stability test at 217 mph (349.2 Earlier post.) Deliveries will begin in 2019.

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Kia EV6 GT spotted with aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt

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The new EV6 GT was spotted for the first time, boasting an aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt technology. kWh battery, the EV6 GT’s dual-motor powertrain cranks out 576 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. Kia’s sporty electric car has a quicker 0 to 60 mph time than the 590 hp Porsche Taycan GTS (0 to 60 mph in 3.5

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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Major progress has been made in terms of power density, operating range, weight, installation space requirement and flexibility. The high-voltage battery features the latest NMC-811 technology with the prismatic design from other BMW applications. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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The drive systems fitted in the two plug-in hybrid models bring together a six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. The electric motor fitted in the two models features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology for plug-in hybrid models.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

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Hyundai Motor Group have introduced a novel snow chain that’s integrated directly into the tire. The design allows drivers to deploy the system at the push of a button, allowing drivers to sidestep some of the disadvantages associated with installing snow chains. Keeping snow chains on hand is never a bad idea.

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