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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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An electric induction motor powers the rear axle; the 90-kW electric motor can deliver 184 lb-ft (250 N·m) of torque from 0 rpm. A starter generator delivers torque to the engine belt, aiding in dynamic response and recharging of the battery. The R/T features a 1.3-liter Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. A plug-in hybrid vehicle is especially good for local electric motoring with the freedom to burn gas on a longer trip.

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

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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 a quad-motor setup, each generating a maximum of 108 kw, the G 580 EQ nets out at 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 feet to make a U-turn.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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With our new drive strategy, we are transporting our hallmark DNA into an electrified future. With the increase in performance from the additional electric motor, the development team was also able to improve the efficiency of the entire vehicle and achieve lower emissions as well as lower consumption.

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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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Separate permanently excited synchronous electric motors are fitted to the front and rear axles. In the future, the vehicle should accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) in around 3.5 mph) in just over 12 seconds. mph) to maximize the range. That means optimum traction and just the desired amount of slip.

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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Earlier post.)

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Porsche increases stake in electric sports car company Rimac to 15.5%

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Rimac unveiled his most recent electric car, the C Two, at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2018. The two-seater vehicle generates almost 2,000 PS and reaches a top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph). We have many collaborative ideas that we aim to bring to life in the future. —Rimac Managing Director Mate Rimac.

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