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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5

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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Battery maker Farasis Energy reports that JMEV, an EV brand owned by Jiangling Motors Group, began producing sodium-powered EVs in December. kWh) and a shorter range (251 km), but it sports a lower price tag: RMB 58,800 ($8,300) compared to RMB 62,800-66,800. kWh and a range of 301 km (CLTC).

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission. All the drive units now feature 48V mild hybrid technology.

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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Varley Electric Vehicles , a division of The Varley Group, one of Australia’s oldest specialty vehicle manufacturers, recently launched the evR-450 , a high-performance electric supercar. The evR-540 was unveiled on 2 December at the Varley Group’s 125-year anniversary celebration in Newcastle, New South Wales. The evR-540.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The BMW eDrive system’s electric motor has an output of 95 hp (70 kW) and offers maximum torque of 184 lb-ft (250 N·m), while the 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo combustion engine with its 2.0-liter The combination of motor and engine keeps the CO 2 emissions of the BMW 530e iPerformance very low at just 44 g/km (NEDC). BMW eDrive.

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Fiat 500C 1.3 MultiJet 1.4 & 16v FIRE road test

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The original, rear-engined Fiat Cinquecento was launched in 1957 and it sported a fold-back fabric roof, manually operated of course. is insurance group 7 while the 1.3 is group 5. provides road tests reports written by members of the Guild of Motoring Writers. Of course you want one, but here’s a test anyway!

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Kia Soul EV review: the cheap electric car Australia missed out on

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There’s a 64kWh battery and single 150kW/395Nm motor driving the front wheels. The UK also sells an entry level Soul with 39.2kWh battery, 100kW/395Nm motor and range of 275km. The UK also sells an entry level Soul with 39.2kWh battery, 100kW/395Nm motor and range of 275km. second time to 100km/h.

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