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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

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The Electrified GV70 is built on the heritage of GV70, inheriting its predecessor’s spacious interior and adding outstanding performance and a range of new technologies designed exclusively for electric vehicles. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Boost Mode.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

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The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph. onsemi continues to collaborate with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation (HMC/KIA) to use the EliteSiC technology for the upcoming high performance EVs based on HMC/KIA’s ElectricGlobal Module Platform (E-GMP).

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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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Ford has begun full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup at the ultra-modern Rouge Electric Vehicle Center within Ford’s historic Rouge Complex. Ford has 200,000 reservations for the Lightning and is expanding the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to ramp up production to a planned annual run rate of 150,000 in 2023.

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BMT introducing modular AMT for EVs; used in the Gumpert Nathalie

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Global gear drive specialist BMT drive solutions is introducing a new set of multi-speed transmissions for electric vehicles. seconds with a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), with two synchronized 2-speed gearboxes. The first vehicles will be available from the first half of 2021. 2-speed AMT. Source: BMT.

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Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles creates 1,750 jobs 

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Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles creates 1,750 jobs . Toyota announced that it is planning to build a battery factory to support electric vehicles production in North Carolina. million battery packs for its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles. It plans for a $1.3

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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This program complements the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, with the US Department of Energy reporting that electric vehicle owners do 80% of their vehicle charging at home. The company has set itself the goal of reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025.

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