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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries.

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

The Truth About Cars

Motor 1 located an application on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website that covers a new EV called the EV5, a small crossover with the brand’s signature funky styling. It will likely be more affordable than the larger EVs in Kia’s catalog, which comes with a slightly less impressive electrical architecture.

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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

Green Car Congress

In Tokyo, Nissan unveiled the new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor. Powering the all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC are two electric motors at opposite ends of the chassis. seconds—50% quicker than the previous model.

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Dodge unveils concept electric muscle car

Teslarati

Dodge has unveiled its new concept electric muscle car. The Dodge Charger Daytona concept is the new electric muscle car to take the torch from the discontinued gas-powered Challenger and Charger. However, the amount of motors is not yet known. Is Dodge too late to the electric vehicle market? Only time will tell.

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Genesis Unveiled Two Futuristic Concepts In New York

The Truth About Cars

Genesis took the opportunity to show off a pair of SUV concepts, including a sleek electric model and a performance SUV from a new sub-brand called Magma. Genesis unveiled the Neolun electric SUV concept and the GV60 Magma Concept. Inside, the concept features cashmere and real wood trim.

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Honda Prelude two-door coupe set to return as an electric sportscar

EV Central

Tokyo Show Prelude Reveal Honda revealed an electric Prelude Concept at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo today, and far from looking like a fantasy land nonsense (see Nissan’s latest concept efforts ), the electric ‘Lude looks darn near production ready. ” Quite right, mate.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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