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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electricvehicle, the company said. Staking the claim for the all-electric world-speed record is a fantastic achievement for the ACCEL team and Rolls-Royce. km/h (132mph).
ROUSH CleanTech, known for its advanced clean transportation solutions, is entering the electric truck market. ROUSH is providing Penske Truck Leasing with all-new Ford F-650 battery electricvehicles later this year for deployment across Southern California.
For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electricvehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.
LAND , a startup electricvehicle manufacturer headquartered in Cleveland, began US production on 120 units of the District E Moto this month. The District is a two-wheeled E Moto, a transitional vehicle that performs as an e-bicycle, e-moped, and e-motorcycle through a ride mode selection interface, with a top speed of 65 mph.
an emerging EV manufacturer, has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Unlimited Electrical Contractors Corp (UEC) to enter definitive agreements for the purchase of up to 10,000 MX-05 electricvehicles. The five passenger MX-05 electric SUV features a range of 325 miles with a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.2
a designer and manufacturer of light-duty, short-haul, and last-mile delivery electricvehicles (EVs), has launched the Electric Vaccine Vehicle (EVV). Vaccine administration can also happen while the patient is still inside his or her own vehicle or directly outside of the EVV for a rapid, drive-through experience.
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles will begin customer deliveries of its single-occupant, three-wheeled, electricvehicle, the SOLO. The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment. The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways.
This program complements the benefits of driving an electricvehicle, with the US Department of Energy reporting that electricvehicle owners do 80% of their vehicle charging at home. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.
They show the electricvehicle, which is now the fastest SUV in the world, doing a 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 more… The post Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 Tesla has started deliveries of the Model X Plaid with tri-motor powertrain, and the first reviews are coming in.
With electrification, noise reduction becomes an even more important element in vehicle design. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electricvehicle. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). mph (310 km/h).
Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electricvehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The EV ARC 2020 is a transportable, solar-powered electricvehicle-charging infrastructure product. Each standalone station is equipped with a 4.28-kilowatt
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. , a Canada-based designer and manufacturer of electricvehicles, has selected Mesa, AZ, for its US assembly facility and engineering technical center. The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment, and is engineered for a single occupant.
Ford has begun full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup at the ultra-modern Rouge ElectricVehicle Center within Ford’s historic Rouge Complex. Ford has 200,000 reservations for the Lightning and is expanding the Rouge ElectricVehicle Center to ramp up production to a planned annual run rate of 150,000 in 2023.
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The ZX5 is also equipped with an additional front port for vehicle charging, offering greater flexibility and optionality for transit customers. The ZX5 also offers faster acceleration and greater horsepower than earlier Proterra electricvehicle models, plus industry-leading hill-climbing abilities to tackle steep terrain.
Tesla products like the company’s electricvehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge.
Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ ( earlier post ) will take to the skies for the first time in the coming weeks as it works towards a world-record attempt with a target speed of 300+ mph (480+ km/h). The current speed record for an all-electric plane—set by Siemens in 2017—is 210 mph.
Citroën unveiled a new all-electric concept car called oli , an exercise in weight reduction and resource usage. With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan.
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Less than six months after the merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA, the combined automaker called Stellantis presented on Thursday what could set it up for success in the decade of the electricvehicle: a comprehensive EV strategy, the bandwidth to scale it up, and a big investment.
The GMC HUMMER EV truck will showcase the GMC brand’s design and engineering and will feature 1,000 horsepower; 11,500 lb-ft (15,592 N·m) of torque; and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. Initial availability is slated for Fall 2021.
In the i4 eDrive35, the single electrically-excited synchronous motor is fed by high-voltage batteries with an energy content of 70.2 The motor sends 281 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque (preliminary figures) to the rear wheels, resulting in an estimated 0-60 mph time of 5.8 kWh gross and 66 kWh net.
BYD battery-electricvehicles (BEV) witnessed steady growth in sales with 41,232 units sold in October, holding its leadership in a fast-growing local BEV market. An electricvehicle equipped with the e-platform 3.0 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph, with a comprehensive cruising range of up to 600 miles.
The BMW i4 is the brand’s first electricvehicle focused squarely on driving dynamics. The BMW i4 M50 offers Sport Boost for ultra-dynamic power delivery from the two electric motors with peak output and maximum system torque of 795 N·m (586 lb-ft). Acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 3.9 Earlier post.)
Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electricvehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.
“Bringing together our rich heritage with intelligent performance and the latest cutting-edge technologies, we’re pushing the boundaries for how a luxury electricvehicle should look and handle– making it truly for the drivers,” said Feng Qingfeng, CEO, Lotus Group. seconds appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
It will develop an autonomous vehicle technology prototype for private or public roads at 12-15 mph in 12 months from launch date, with further operation for 12 months of testing. The company’s electricvehicles have logged more than 2.3-million million zero emission miles.
Most of the fun and funky vehicles I manage to dredge up for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba ElectricVehicle of the Week are big on weirdness but short on power. This time, that seems to be reversed, as this electric race car is more wild than weird and comes with some seriously impressive performance.
Average speed was 56 km/h (35 mph). 3 is built at the Zwickau electric car factory and is the first member of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. In 2021, the first full production year as an EV factory, some 300,000 electricvehicles based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) will leave the Zwickau plant.
The second-generation Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electricvehicle (FCEV), which made its debut in 2019 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will arrive in US dealerships—in California and Hawaii—in December. DRCC also includes a new feature that allows for smoother overtaking of slower vehicles.
The power density of the electric drive system increased by 30% over the BMW Group’s existing fully electricvehicles; gravimetric energy density of the high-voltage battery at cell level is up by 20%. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8 seconds (for purposes of comparison – BMW X3 30i: 6.4
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The 2019 Audi e-tron SUV is the first pure battery-electricvehicle to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2019 Top Safety Pick+ rating, the highest rating awarded by the nonprofit organization. In developing the e-tron, engineers designed a battery pack with performance, longevity and safety in mind.
InMotion is known for its wide range of electric unicycles, a type of personal electricvehicle that looks foreign to many but is prized by the fiercely vocal electric unicycle market as an ultra-convenient ride.
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Global gear drive specialist BMT drive solutions is introducing a new set of multi-speed transmissions for electricvehicles. 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.
Porsche AG has taken a 10% stake in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili. Rimac develops and produces electricvehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars. Rimac also engineers and manufactures high-performance electricvehicle powertrain systems and battery systems.
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 electricvehicles. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Boost Mode.
5 Pro will be powered by an electric engine in the rear delivering 128 kW; the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). The electronic Vehicle Dynamics Manager is a groundbreaking development by Volkswagen. The base ID.5 Range for the ID.5
Hyundai on Tuesday revealed more about the platform, called E-GMP, that will underpin next-generation electricvehicles sold across Hyundai Motor Group brands—including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. A high-performance model based on E-GMP will be able to dash from 0-62 mph in less than 3.5
liter TFSI engine and Mild Hybrid ElectricVehicle (MHEV) technology that work in tandem to efficiently produce 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The Audi A6 allroad is making its US return in 2020 with a specially tuned adaptive air suspension and quattro with ultra technology. Offroad: provides increased ground clearance (+1.2
The Q4 e-tron model line comes to market supported by an Audi ecosystem designed to make a seamless transition to electricvehicle ownership. Powering the Q4 40 e-tron is an asynchronous electric motor producing 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft (310 N·m) of torque. This gives the vehicle a 0-60 mph acceleration in 7.9
powered by two electric motors, lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes—faster than any electricvehicle before it. mph), the ID.R once again underlined the performance capabilities of Volkswagen’s electric drive. Volkswagen’s ID.R, With an average speed of 206.96
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