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

Green Car Congress

The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The eight-cylinder engine is assisted in its task by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. kWh of usable energy.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

Green Car Congress

BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models.

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Aston chairman Lawrence Stroll will not give the project the green light unless it has a solid business case, but the firm has no doubt been inspired by not just the success of its own DBX SUV – which is now comfortably its best-selling model line – but also the continued prosperity of the long-running G-Class.

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Seven-day test: 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT, now with $100,000 price cut?

EV Central

So very fat, so low, and the giant full-length light bar and segmented rear clusters play a merry jig when I unlock it. Times are tough in premium EV world, and you need only scour the classifieds to prove it. Factor in some pretty hefty on-road costs and that’s a haircut of around $100,000. seconds not enough, anyway?

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

EV Central

It used to be called the Tokyo Motor Show, but in the new-speak 21st century automotive industry it is now the Japan Mobility Show. Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. Daihatsu me:Mo Daihatsu me:MO.

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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

EV Central

It’s the very first one to come off the production line in Zwickau, Germany and includes its 170kW e-motor mounted on the rear axle and 77kWh (net) battery pack slung under the floor. The arrival of the Cupra Born in Australia is pretty significant. The upside of that is we are also sampling an Australian spec Born. 2023 Cupra Born.

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Schwinn e-bikes start from $590, Goal Zero power station $176, other EVs, more more

Baua Electric

With an 18-inch aluminum frame built around a 250W hub-drive pedal assist motor that provides quiet boosts of acceleration up to 20 MPH and an integrated 288W downtube battery that can last up to 35 miles on a single charge, the Marshall hybrid e-bike is perfect for commutes, bike trails, or just cruising around with friends.

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