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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). StreetScooter is a well-known early bird in the electric light commercial vehicle sector.

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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

Baua Electric

Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. Musk again claimed that the vehicle would achieve sub-1-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration with cold air trusters built by his rocket company, SpaceX.

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Porsche’s all-electric Boxster EV seen sporting production lights in new testing video

Baua Electric

With Weissach package added, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 Porsche Boxster EV shows off lights in new video Like the new electric Macan, the Boxster EV is expected to ride on Porsche’s new PPE platform. Porsche followed it up with its most powerful road-ready vehicle yet, the 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT.

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

Baua Electric

The new EV6 GT was spotted for the first time, boasting an aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt technology. 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 At low speeds, the AAS is hidden, but when traveling over 50 mph (80 km/h), the unit is deployed.

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Low-cost SONDORS Metacycle e-motorcycle gets (another) delivery delay, updates design images

Electrek

The low-cost 80 mph (130 km/h) SONDORS Metacycle may be one of the most highly anticipated electric motorcycles of the year, but that huge spotlight also shines a light on controversies surrounding its delayed production.

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Prototype light metro electric trainset with supercapacitor energy storage

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CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive introduced a prototype light metro electric trainset which uses banks of supercapacitors for energy storage. The two-car articulated trainset which was rolled out on August 10 is designed for a maximum speed of 80 km/h [50 mph], with an intended operating speed of 70 km/h [43 mph].