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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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It offers a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022 ( earlier post ), plus a bigger battery and more horsepower. Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. Buzz increases the top speed to an electronically limited 99 mph, up from the two-row’s 90 mph.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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blasted through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30 mph to be crowned the first electric bike to exceed 200 mph. In addition to its commercial bikes now sold in North America, Asia and Europe, Lightning is already manufacturing their Superbikes with a Remy HVH250 motor for sale.

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Sevcon to supply Gen 4 controllers to Zhejiang Xinyang for electric vehicles

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Electric vehicle controller specialist Sevcon has won a contract to supply drivetrain control technology for a new range of utility and all-terrain vehicles being manufactured in China. an established manufacturer of UTVs, ATVs, Jeeps, Go Karts and amphibious vehicles.

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Triac Three-Wheeled Electric Motorcycle For Sale On eBay

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Some curious vehicles have emerged on the electric vehicle market over the years, and few have been more curious than the Triac. We first wrote about the Triac three-wheel electric vehicle back in 2010. Made by Green Vehicles of Salinas, California, it touted a 100-mile range, an 80 mph top speed, and a price tag of $25,000.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. Each vehicle is scored on the average deceleration rate it achieves.”

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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This step—which certifies the vehicle as a ZEV—is a prerequisite for sales of the vehicle in California. The new vehicle also is available nationwide. The vehicle platform is offered in 60-mile and 120-mile range versions. Gen 2 Lightning Ford Transit.

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2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop Revealed in NYC

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The manufacturer is reviewing the model at the New York auto show this week and looks to have kept the car that’s slated for sale in North America quite close to its European counterpart — with a few exceptions. Regardless, the company said 60 mph should be available in about 6.3 While the S variant will share the same turbocharged 2.0-liter