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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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New GMC Sierra EV is a 1064Nm super-ute, tows 4300kg

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US giant General Motors is now an electric ute triple threat. It has unveiled the full-size GMC Sierra EV Denali pick-up, joining the GMC Hummer and Chevrolet Silverado EV in its line-up. As per the Hummer and Chev, the Sierra EV Denali is based on GM’s Ultium EV architecture, powertrains and battery tech. sec 0-96km/h time.

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Cadillac shows vision of EV future with Celestiq electric super limo

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READ MORE: Better batteries, app updates for Chev, Cadillac, Hummer EVs. The Celestiq also incorporates the next iteration of parent company General Motors’ semi-autonomous drive systems. No word on what’s beneath the sleek Celstiq skin, other than that it involves batteries and electric motors. Cadillac Celestiq show car.

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Chevrolet ponders axing the Camaro for an all-electric sedan

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The Chevrolet Camaro, plagued by slow sales figures compared to the rivaled Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, could be axed for good by the General Motors-parented company. The company has already committed to building several new electric models, including the GMC Hummer EV that will hit the road in a few years.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. litre four-cylinder teamed to an electric motor to make a 180kW PHEV good for up to 55km on electricity.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. from the Tesla Roadster. and 49 mpg.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 cheaper (frame, electric motors, battery), lasts longer (less moving parts = less to break and maintain) and just a greater win, more future compatible too.

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