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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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A Rolls-Royce electrical power system will be integrated into the VA-X4 piloted all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, which will carry up to four passengers and the pilot for 120 miles at cruise speeds of more than 200 mph and is on course to certify in 2024.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture. It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. The range initially includes the EQB 300 4MATIC (combined electrical consumption NEDC: 16.2 to WLTP: 19.3-15.7

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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The new CLA Shooting Brake is the latest member of Mercedes’ successful compact range, which now includes five models. The CLA Shooting Brake is built at the company''s plant in Kecskémet, Hungary. Two years ago, with the CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz created a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate. Earlier post.)

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BMW EVs and redesigned ICE fashions supremacy portfolio adjustments

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The flagship i5 M60 xDrive delivers M functionality, generating 590 hp and a 0-to-60 mph acceleration in 3.7 Twin electrical motors propel the sedan from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 The highest-of-the-range X7 M60i xDrive pumps about 523 hp, day the X7 xDrive40i delivers as much as 380 hp. A redesign may practice in 2027.

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. If using the 90-minute fast charge (normal charging is eight hours), the REVA NXR offers an effective range of 320 km (199 miles) a day. A fast charge for 15 minutes will provide a 40 km (25 mile) range.

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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They range from the start-stop system to a wide variety of measures aimed at reducing friction. Technologies such as plate honing are used during assembly of the V8 at the Audi plant in Györ, Hungary. mph), the new technology reduces the fuel consumption of the 4.0 The piston pins have a fine, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating.

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Preview: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow

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Audi farms dual motors for the Q6 E-Tron in Hungary, rated at 140 kw in front and 250 kw in the rear. Audi quotes a 0-60 mph in 5.0 That’s good for a 0-60 mph run in 4.2 seconds, Audi says, while the SQ6 can also top out at 143 mph. How fast does it charge, and what is its battery range?

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