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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

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The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 The Electrified GV70 will be available only as an AWD (All-Wheel Drive) model; details on output and performance for North American models will be available closer to launch. seconds with Boost Mode. Range estimates for the North American market will be available closer to launch.

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BYD showcases Yangwang U9 EV that goes 0-60 mph in 2 seconds… Oh, and it can ollie

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The quad motor supercar debuts atop BYD ’s new e⁴ platform featuring a DiSus vehicle body control system being hailed by its makers as the “most advanced in the global industry.” more… The post BYD showcases Yangwang U9 EV that goes 0-60 mph in 2 seconds… Oh, and it can ollie appeared first on Electrek.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. GM’s technology can be scaled to meet customer demand much higher than the more than 1 million global sales the company expects mid-decade.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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Study attributes significant amount of kidney disease globally to PM2.5 pollution

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The global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to PM 2.5 Benjamin Bowe, MPH, (Clinical Epidemiology Center at the VA Saint Louis Health Care System) and his colleagues previously described an association between increased levels of fine particulate matter and risk of developing CKD. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Aurora enters long-term, global, strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso for self-driving cars at scale

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Autonomous driving software company Aurora has entered a long-term, global, and strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso, one of the largest global manufacturers and tier-one automotive suppliers, respectively, to build and globally deploy self-driving cars at scale. —Chris Urmson, Aurora CEO. Earlier post.).

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

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Lucid Motors made its global auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show, presenting the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan and also presenting its Alpha Speed Car test vehicle, which had just completed its first high-speed stability test at 217 mph (349.2 Earlier post.)

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