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Subaru revealed a pair of electric vehicles for the 2025 New York International Auto Show. While the Solterra remains all-wheel drive, Subaru has likewise opted to upgrade the front and rear drive motors. Expect the other trims to be about a second behind and retain their electronically governed top speed of 104 mph.
kWh battery pack that feeds juice to front- and rear-electric motors that are 250 kW/400V each. The powertrain does make a bit of EV-type noise at speeds under about 30 mph. It was unclear if this was a safety feature to allow people to hear the Jeep coming, or just the machinations of the electric motors.
Up front, meanwhile, look for an electric motor adding 186 fresh ponies to the mix via the front tires, all of which adds up to the headline total given above. GM estimates this machine will hit 60 mph in under two seconds and burn the quarter mile down in less than nine. Images: Chevrolet/General Motor] Become a TTAC insider.
Kia has a slew of new and updated models at this years New York International Auto Show, including the 2026 K4 Hatchback and 2026 EV9 Nightfall Edition. Combined with the dual-motor powertrains 379 horsepower, the system can propel the EV9 to 60 mph from a standstill in 4.5
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Due to reach dealerships later this quarter with a $61,995 base price , the Blazer EV SS is the sportiest version of the Blazer EV , boasting 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque from an uprated version of the dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain. Chevy says it will do 0-60 mph in 3.4 Chevy Blazer EV.R
Silent Propulsion Clean Feet Report drove the EQE 500 4Matic SUV, with dual motors (front and rear) that produce 402 horsepower and 633 pound-feet of torque. The performance was impressive, with the 5,681-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 4.7 4Matic is Mercedes-Benz speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). That’s the beauty of EV torque.
mph (330.88 The record was certified by the International Mile Racing Association (IMRA). mph (300.63 The GXE includes a state-of-the-art battery management system, inverters, batteries and electric motors that produce in excess of 600-hp and 570 lb-ft of torque. The GXE reached 205.6
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Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform. Revealed online during an ‘E-GMP Digital Discovery’ event, the platform will serve as the core technology for Hyundai Motor Group’s next-generation BEV line-up.
EVDrive has developed and demonstrated an electric 4-wheel, 4-motor torque vectoring technology (Terra-Torque-Drive) specifically targeted at 4-wheel off-road powersports vehicles such as side-by-side Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs). At each motor shaft, ~66 ft-lbs (89 N·m) peak torque is delivered. EVDrive torque vectoring.
Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 Much of this derives from the efforts GM has put over the years into motor control and active damping for hybrids and EVs.
The high power density of the hybrid traction head is achieved using a permanently excited synchronous motor with internal rotor. The peak torque of the electric motor, at 480 N·m, is available right from the start, resulting in high agility when moving off, along with dynamic driving performance.
At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.
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The new BMW 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans utilize an intelligently controlled powertrain consisting of an electric motor, a high voltage battery pack and an internal combustion gasoline engine to enhance the performance driving experience of the 3 Series. Purely electric driving up to 87 mph. seconds (5.7 Chassis technology.
The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). 250 rpm at max air speed 310 km/h • Electric motor: 5-megawatt, 6700 HP. Newtons (2.5
The new transaxle in the Prius c features a new cooling system; overall this new hybrid unit with its 2 motor system is now approaching the same weight as single motor competitive systems and is maintaining a competitive size profile, according to Toyota. The transaxle assembly contains Motor Generator No. Click to enlarge.
Lucid Motors made its global auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show, presenting the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan and also presenting its Alpha Speed Car test vehicle, which had just completed its first high-speed stability test at 217 mph (349.2 Earlier post.) Deliveries will begin in 2019.
Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 The technology is optimized for the vehicle’s system due to the model’s driving motors and inverters.
kWh battery and a permanently excited synchronous electric motor with internal rotor, which has an output of 148 hp to create a combined total output of 510 hp. Due to the large battery and powerful electric motor, the S 580e 4MATIC can in many cases operate without using its combustion engine. This is paired with a 21.5
Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption. 3 Series PHEV concept.
Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The TT concept features a plug-in hybrid drive with two electric motors and a system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb? The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 ft) of system torque.
Renovo Motors, Inc., will offer the first public viewing of its electric supercar prototype at the upcoming 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. Top speed is more than 120 mph (193 km/h). —Christopher Heiser, CEO of Renovo Motors. Earlier post.). The Renovo Coupe will be on display at the NVIDIA Booth #30307. “We
Motor output. Motor torque. Motor torque. Consequently, the electric motor can be integrated in the transmission unit in such a way that it takes up only 65 mm more space than the 7G-TRONIC. motor alone until the battery needs recharging. Rated output. 150 kW/204 hp. 500 N·m. Transmission. 7G-tronic PLUS.
To showcase its capabilities, global automotive supplier Magna International Inc. will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. —Günther Apfalter, President of Magna International Europe. Click to enlarge. Hybrids Natural Gas Weight reduction'
Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The electric motor delivers 100 kW of power and 250 N·m of torque from zero rpm. kWh battery pack.
With the increase in performance from the additional electric motor, the development team was also able to improve the efficiency of the entire vehicle and achieve lower emissions as well as lower consumption. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. 13,500 rpm.
BMW took top honors at the latest International Engine of the Year Awards , with the 1.5-liter, The combination of electric motor and gasoline engine also earned it overall victory. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 three-cylinder EcoBoost. BMW also picked up a class win (2.5-liter liter to 1.8-liter liter to 1.4-liter.
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mph) on the Mulsanne Straight in qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours. Motoyama reached the speed on his electric run, achieving one the key goals of the unique prototype which features a dual electric/internal combustion engine powertrain featuring a pair of 110 kW electric motors along with a 40 kg, 400 horsepower 1.5-liter
Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph.
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) also joined the partnership, with the intention of exploring opportunities such as ground-based transportation. For example, the 31-mile (50 km) journey from Osaka station to Kansai International Airport could take less than 15 minutes by air rather than one hour by car.
Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. —Skarke et al. Skarke et al.
powered by two electric motors, lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes—faster than any electric vehicle before it. mph), the ID.R On 24 June 2018, Romain Dumas achieved the absolute track record of 7:57.148 minutes at the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (USA). Volkswagen’s ID.R,
At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium.
At the Geneva InternationalMotor Show, Jeep presented its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models: the Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass. The new PHEVs have a pure electric range of approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) and a top electric speed of about 130 km/h (81 mph). CO 2 emissions are lower than 50 g/km.
The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. The fleet is being deployed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes.
The SQ8 e-tron provides improved acceleration, increased handling dynamics, and elevated traction capabilities with its three-motor quattro drivetrain. The three electric motors—one at the front axle and two positioned in the rear—offer 94 more horsepower and 228 more lb-ft of torque than the 2024 Q8 e-tron.
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e will celebrate its World Premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and will go on sale in the US in the first half of 2020. Electric motor rated output (hp). Electric motor rated torque (lb-ft). Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Top speed (mph). 258 at 1,200-4,000.
Hyundai Motor is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell concept version of its H350 light commercial van at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. Propelled by a near-silent electric motor, it also produces significantly less noise than conventional vehicles. The H350 Fuel Cell Concept has a total range of 422 km (262 miles).
The baseline FLIRT is an electric MU articulated trainset that can come in units of two to twelve cars with two to six motorized axles. The FLIRT H2 is projected to transport passengers with a maximum speed of up to 79 mph (130 km/h). Stadler FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is a passenger multiple unit (MU) trainset.
lb-ft) of torque and an electric motor. The permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) has a peak output of 105 kW and peak torque of 350 NN·mm (258.1 mph) in electric-only mode, making emissions-free highway driving easy. The electric motor is responsible for all light braking up to 0.1
The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 Plug-in hybrid system. Front-mounted eDrive. Click to enlarge.
Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. EV Drive Operation.
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