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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. The lower accelerated mass in the event of a crash means that energy-absorbing structures can be scaled back, cutting the weight of the vehicle.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Aside from a box lunch, a couple of bottles of water and two absolutely delicious chocolate chip cookies, GCC received no compensation, expense reimbursement or branded merchandise from GM to attend the event. A pure HCCI mode, during light to medium loads, when no spark event is required for combustion.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. The A3 Sportback e-tron accelerates from 0-70 in a respectable 7.6 seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Save up to $400 on NIU electric scooters starting from $210, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus, EGO Power+ pole saw, and more

Baua Electric

Normally fetching $499, this model saw a handful of discounts over the last year, often to its lowest rates during major sales events, with higher rates being more long-term at other retailers like Best Buy. MPH with a range of 15.5 to 10 MPH for 7-mile range: $210 (Reg. MPH for 24.9-mile MPH for 24.9-mile

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Save $700 on Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike for $999, Segway F2 Pro kickscooter hits $650 low, electric tools, more

Baua Electric

Normally fetching $1,699, we’ve seen various price cuts on this model for other holiday events, seeing an $840 promotion during Black Friday and Christmas sales. Today’s deal comes in as a 41% markdown off the going rate and lands at the second-lowest price we have tracked – $140 above the all-time low.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 The 2013 Jetta Hybrid. Click to enlarge. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Save $400 on Velotric T1 ST e-bike at $1,099, level 2 Tesla/EV charger starts from $449, more

Baua Electric

Normally going for $1,499, this e-bike sees regular discounts during sales events, with today’s price having last been seen during Black Friday sales. The axial blower covers yards up to 1 acre without concern, reaching a max airflow speed of 170 MPH and 730 CFM, and also sports a variable speed control with a turbo setting for max output.

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