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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

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Where there’s a plug, there’s a charge Where Did the GEM Car Come From? In 1998, GEM’s machine rolled off its North Dakota production line as the first street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) in the U.S. The first GEM vehicle had its speed capped at 25 mph to meet the LSV regulations.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 BMW M GmbH is introducing its first high-performance car with an electrified drive system. kWh of usable energy.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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Ferrari is preparing to launch its first EV sports car, but it will come with a hefty price tag

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Ferrari SF90 Stradale (Source: Ferrari) Ferrari launched its first (series production) plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the SF90 Stradale , last year as it works to electrify its lineup. For example, the new 1,092 hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT , the brand’s fastest street-legal car yet, starts at $230,000. It will also include assembly.

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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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Among the features of the coming eighth-generation Passat is a lighter weight design and a new 2.0L A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 Plug-in hybrid.

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Ener1 enters supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles

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As part of the agreement, Ener1 will supply Lightning Motorcycles with its automotive-grade, lithium-ion battery cells—designed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—for use in its Lightning SuperBike. Ener1, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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Most of these advanced vehicles will be electric or plug-in hybrids. Combined Function Automation (Level 2) : This level involves automation of at least two primary control functions designed to work in unison to relieve the driver of control of those functions. Level 4 Prototype Cars on California Roads Since 2009.

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