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

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” Porsche has kept a lot of the same design features with the EV version of the Macan , hoping to build upon its already successful status as a mainstay in the company’s lineup. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 The post Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s

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Test drive: 2024 Genesis GV60 delivers rolling design statement

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Few automakers are as on-point with their design game at the moment as Genesis, and the automaker’s first electric car is no exception. In an era of garish design and massive grilles, Genesis has figured out how to stand out from the crowd with the 2024 GV60 with delightful details and reasonable efficiency. miles per kwh.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). The turbocharger, which is operated via the 48-volt on-board electrical system, works at speeds of up to 170,000 rpm, which enables a very high airflow rate. The AMG SL 43 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 GM designed the new powersplit transmission specifically to be able to use an induction machine for Motor A without a reduction in overall efficiency.

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

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A Rolls-Royce electrical power system will be integrated into the VA-X4 piloted all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, which will carry up to four passengers and the pilot for 120 miles at cruise speeds of more than 200 mph and is on course to certify in 2024.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include: Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph. New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start functionality.

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