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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As is so often the case in today’s EV industry, this innovation has been brought into practical use not in the US or Europe, but in China. kWh) and a shorter range (251 km), but it sports a lower price tag: RMB 58,800 ($8,300) compared to RMB 62,800-66,800. kWh and a range of 301 km (CLTC). kWh and a range of 301 km (CLTC).

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

The Truth About Cars

This has led to all manner of speculation online, with some outlets confirming that the model is to officially remain in Europe. They don’t draw quite so much unwanted attention from the authorities issuing speeding tickets and are typically more practical than something that wears its sporting intentions on its sleeve.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Green Car Congress

As well as the Driving Dynamics Control switch, with its SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO settings, the eDrive button, unique to the iPerformance models offers three driving modes: AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and BATTERY CONTROL. The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2 kW (16/32 A, 240 V) to reduce charging time to under three hours.

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