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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive. Stator family. —Mark Reuss.

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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Rolls-Royce’s technology will power Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft. Vertical Aerospace is a key collaboration for Rolls-Royce Electrical as it marks its first commercial deal in the UAM market and builds on previous agreements to work with partners on demonstrator programmes.

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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. Operation of the FC system and battery is seamless.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche unveiled its Macan EV today, bringing its second all-electric car to market and releasing some interesting details regarding its performance and power. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1

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Choosing between control or power, new 40 mph Apollo Phantom e-scooter opts for both

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Launched less than two years ago, the original Apollo Phantom electric scooter showcased the company’s first all-original scooter design. Now the company is back with the all new Apollo Phantom 2023, a powerful dual-motor electric scooter that reaches fast top speeds while still focusing on control and comfort as well.

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The EMOVE Roadrunner is a hilariously over-powered little 35 mph seated electric scooter

Electrek

The EMOVE Roadrunner from Voromotors seems like what an engineer would design for a seated electric scooter if they didn’t have to follow any rules. It’s powerful. The post The EMOVE Roadrunner is a hilariously over-powered little 35 mph seated electric scooter appeared first on Electrek. It’s small.

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RCA (yes, the VCR brand) just unveiled a 34 mph electric bike

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Two of the e-bikes are fairly ordinary models, but the third is a more aggressive and higher-power e-bike with a striking design. The post RCA (yes, the VCR brand) just unveiled a 34 mph electric bike appeared first on Electrek.

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