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Tesla shares battery info on upcoming affordable compact vehicle

Teslarati

2 , an affordable compact EV around the same price range. Tesla Master Plan, Part 3 → [link] — Tesla (@Tesla) April 6, 2023 “I mean, my personal opinion is that as we improve the energy density of batteries, you’ll see old transportation go fully electric—with the exception of rockets,” said Elon Musk.

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This $40,000 Alibaba drone can carry a passenger, but would you risk it?

Baua Electric

We’ve even gotten a bit creative to get a person up in the air under a drone. For the latter, I’m not sure what the maximum range of the remote control is, but I suggest you treat that figure with the utmost respect. I wish we had a bit more info on the technical specs. But we don’t have any info on the motors or controllers.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

Green Car Congress

As a world-first in the compact class, the top-of-the-range “Discover Pro” infotainment system can be operated by gesture control. inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. With its 9.2-inch The updated Golf continues down this path.

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

Green Car Congress

The intelligently managed interplay between engine and motor delivers an immense build-up of power that begins instantaneously and is sustained throughout the rev range. The BMW XM LABEL RED will be added to the model range in autumn 2023. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

Green Car Congress

Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. The new high-voltage battery benefits the electric range of the two plug-in hybrid sports cars too. BMW Connected and ConnectedDrive. 360° ELECTRIC.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The first production MEB vehicle, a version of the I.D. The MEB-based I.D.

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

Clean Fleet Report

EV Live is an education platform, accessible to all, where a real person will interact one-on-one with consumers. These EV specialists will discuss EV charging, driving range, cost of charging, maintenance expectations and all other aspects of owning an electric vehicle. midnight ET Friday, 9 a.m. – ET Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. –