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

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This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery is mounted in the car’s underbody and provides 25.7 kWh of usable energy.

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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A hand-built sports car, the evR-450 is developed on a race-proven aluminum monocoque chassis and powered by an all-electric AC driveline and lithium-ion battery pack and power electronics. While the evR-450 is expected to be available soon, Varley will begin taking orders for its sport variant the evS-450 in January 2012.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology G-Class EQ: A big battery floor The electric G sports its usual ladder-frame construction, but instead of an ICE under the hood, it rides atop a 116-kwh lithium-ion battery mounted in its floor. The pack combines 216 cells into 12 modules in two layers, cooled with three circuits.

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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kWh Li-ion battery pack. Maximum all-electric range is 41 kilometers (25 miles). kWh lithium-ion battery. In everyday driving conditions, a range of up to 600 kilometers (373 miles) is within reach. kWh, which enables an all-electric and therefore locally emission-free range of around 40 kilometers (25 miles).

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The BMW 530e iPerformance has a range of up to 650 kilometers (404 miles) in real-world driving and is capable of covering distances of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) purely on electric power at a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The high-voltage battery pack consisting of lithium-ion cells with a total capacity of 9.2

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Save $250 on Greenworks’ 3000 PSI electric pressure washer, Hover-1 e-motorbike now just $922, and more

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The Altai Pro R500 is designed with the stylish frame of a motorcycle, this e-bike comes equipped with a 500W motor and a 48V/20Ah lithium-ion battery that can reach top speeds of 28 MPH and travel up to 60 miles on a single charge. GPM flow rate. You’ll also find the red model currently going for $1,074.83

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Save $1,667 on the Hover-1 Altai Pro e-bike at $1,333, Anker 192Wh power station returns to $105 low, more

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Designed with the stylish frame of a motorcycle, this e-bike comes equipped with a 750W motor and a 48V/20Ah lithium-ion battery that can reach top speeds of 28 MPH and travel up to 55 miles on a single charge. It sports a compact design of 4.59 inches by 4.59 inches by 8.17

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