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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

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For personal passenger vehicles it also offers unique capabilities like retractable steering wheels for fully automated driving modes, fully adaptable steering control reducing the handwheel angle for parking or low-speed maneuvers and enhanced crash safety through the removal of the steering column. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider.

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XPeng AeroHT’s ‘modular flying car’ will enter mass production, pre-orders begin in Q4

Baua Electric

Extended-range electric powertrain can recharge the eVTOL air module multiple times. A 270° panoramic two-person cockpit offers a wide field of view. Three-axle, six-wheel configuration enables 6×6 all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering. Its electric propulsion system meets single-point failure safety requirements.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). Personal technology. seconds, a 1.5

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Chevrolet to produce Spark battery electric vehicle for US and global markets starting in 2013 with A123 Systems pack; EN-V gets a Chevrolet badge

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GM will announce details on specific markets, range, quantities and pricing announced later. It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. The EN-V is a zero-emissions vehicle powered by lithium-ion batteries.

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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One label design prominently features a letter grade (ranging from A+ to D) to communicate the vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. The proposed rule seeks public comment on label design options and related issues.

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2024 Polestar 2 RWD: why the cheaper entry level beats the dual motor AWD

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The rear-drive Polestar 2 is cheaper, lighter, more efficient and more playful than its AWD stablemate, and is an absolute range hero. Range anxiety? Polestar 2 RWD’s vitals Over the course of two weeks, I lived first with a Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (the all-wheel-drive one), with optional Performance Pack.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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4 (all models) (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 VOLVO C40 (2022) $4,000 XC40 Recharge (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 Last updated 1/23/2024, most recent changes in bold The Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro.