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

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission. All the drive units now feature 48V mild hybrid technology.

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

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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.

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April 2023 will see the launch of the MG Comet EV in India

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From MG Motor comes another EV kid for the Indian EV segment MG Motor India is preparing to launch its latest electric vehicle for the Indian market, which will be the company’s cheapest and smallest electric vehicle. MG Motors or Morris Garages is a British brand known for its sports cars and mini cars.

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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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With dual electric motors, all-wheel drive and an aggressive, restyled body shape, the purpose-built car demonstrates how Nissan’s electric vehicle technology can deliver exciting yet quiet, zero-emission power—a key component of the company’s Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision. seconds—50% quicker than the previous model.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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Power Front & Rear Battery on your right Corvette’s electrification consists of adding a 160 horsepower (hp) electric motor (with 125 pound-feet of torque) to power the front wheels, supported by a 1.9 It sports wide 275/30 20-inch tires in front and 3345/25 21-inchers in the rear. To get to 60 mph in 2.5

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Dodge unveils concept electric muscle car

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The Dodge Charger Daytona is immediately recognizable as a Dodge product; the vehicle takes inspiration from the profile of the Dodge Daytona that it shares a name with, it maintains the aggressive styling that has defined the brand for the past two decades, and it sports the classic Dodge colors of carbon grey, red, and black.

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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. The motors were custom-designed exclusively for the evR by Ultramotive Technologies, and are complemented by Tritium’s efficient Wavesculptor inverters.