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BMW i3 on sale in US 2Q 2014, base MSRP $41,350 for BEV; $45,300 with range extender

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The i3 is able to recharge in only 3 hours with the use of a 220V Level 2, 32-amp J1772 charger. The BMW i3’s tires are a unique 155/70/19 size on 19-inch light-alloy wheels, but the contact patch is the same of that of a more conventional 16-inch tire. kW on board charger and LED headlights, DRLs and tail lights.

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Volkswagen to introduce battery-electric compact SUV in US in 2020; based on I.D. CROZZ

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vehicles will be designed to speed recharging time over today’s models, and the CROZZ recovers 80% of its charge in 30 minutes via a 150 kWh DC charger. In manual driving mode, the ambient lighting in the I.D. CROZZ is light blue, while in automated I.D. Pilot mode the lighting switches to red. All Volkswagen I.D.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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At levels ‘D2’, ‘D3’ and ‘B’, the deceleration via regenerative braking is so strong that in this case the brake lights automatically come on. When regenerative braking is used at level ‘D2’ or above the brake lights therefore automatically come on. A completely depleted battery is recharged in this way within nine hours.

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How Efficient Is Your EV? It’s Complicated

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But the efficiency equation is more complicated than that because, unlike petrol pumps, recharging stations do not transfer energy perfectly. Some people will use this information to adapt their choices about where and when to recharge. For them, recharge efficiency might be just as important as MPGe rating.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the high-performance battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes. The digital hub is formed by the electrically adjustable and retractable multifunction steering wheel, an Active Info Display, an electronic rear-view mirror (e-Mirror), the augmented reality head-up display, and a door panel.

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2025 Geely EX5 Inspire Review

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Electrons emanate from a latest tech lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) short blade battery rated at a smidge over 60kWh rechargeable at 11kWh domestically (AC) or with a 100kW fast charger (DC). The test EX5 Inspire is feature rich and includes LED lighting, keyless entry and start, a panoramic glass roof, electric tailgate, a 15.4-inch

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At Meanwhile, the Speed Limit Info system is also offered in conjunction with the navigation system.

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